Delusions of Infestation during Delirium in a Patient with Restless Legs Syndrome

Shaun T. O'keeffe

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Delusions of Infestation during Delirium in a Patient with Restless Legs Syndrome

Shaun T. O'keeffe

Royal Liverpool Hospital

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Abstract

A case is described in which delusions of infestation developed during delirium secondary to pneumonia in a patient with restless legs syndrome (RLS). This case demonstrates how tactile sensations may precede and give rise to delusional misinterpretations. Since RLS is relatively common in elderly people and may be due to a treatable cause such as iron deficiency, it is worth considering this sydrome in patients with delusions of infestation.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	120-122
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology
Volume	8
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/089198879500800209
Publication status	Published - Apr 1995
Externally published	Yes

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Delusions of Infestation during Delirium in a Patient with Restless Legs Syndrome

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