Abstract

DE CLERAMBAULT'S SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Sanjay B. M.B.B.S., MD., Dr. Asma Abdurahman, Dr. Pioneer E. and Dr. Ashlymole V.

Abstract

Background: De Clerambault's syndrome, commonly known as erotomania, is defined by the patient's delusion that another person is in love with them. On rare occasions, it manifests as a part of psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Case presentation: The patient was a 37-year-old unmarried woman belonging to a lower socio-economic status. Primarily she was diagnosed as Bipolar, soon after she had the delusion that the treating doctor was in love with her. Her symptoms, such as false belief, decreased sleep, suspiciousness, stalking behaviour. She was treated with mood stabilizers and anti-psychotics. Conclusions: This case study raises the notion that De Clerambault's syndrome and bipolar disorder are interrelated. Further investigations are required to clarify the clinical course of such patients.

Keywords: De Clerambault's syndrome, erotomania, delusion, Bipolar Disorder, ICD.