Confabulation: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Confabulation: clinical features. This is when false beliefs and memories are generated to fill in gaps in memory. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Definition
- This is when false beliefs and memories are generated to fill in gaps in memory
- It is a result of deficits in memory retrieval
- The memories are fabricated, distorted or misinterpreted
- It occurs involuntarily and unconsciously
- There is no intention to deceive
Clinical features
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Differential diagnosis
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References
- Bernecker S. A causal theory of mnemonic confabulation. Front Psychol 2017; 8:1207.
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- Funayama M, Mimura M. Memory deficits and confabulation. Brain Nerve 2008; 60:845-853.
- Schnider A, von Däniken C, Gutbrod K. The mechanisms of spontaneous and provoked confabulations. Brain 1996; 119:1365-1375.
- Glowinski R, Payman V, Frencham K. Confabulation: a spontaneous and fantastic review. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2008; 42:932-940.
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