A CASE OF CAPGRAS ’ PHENOMENON

It has been suggested that neurological abnormalities may act in the pathogenesis of Capgras ’ phenomena. In this case, a schizophrenic male with Capgras ’ symptoms exhibited evidence of organic dysfunction suggested by the presence of abnormal neurological soft signs, an abnormal EEG, and an atypical computerised tomographic (CT) head scan. These findings suggest that organic factors may play a role in the development of Capgras ’ syndrome. Capgras ’ phenomenon is a condition wherein an individual has the delusional belief that familiar people have been substituted by one or more impostors. Only 135 cases have been reported in the English language literature since it was first described by Capgras and Reboul-Lachaux over 50 years ago. This syndrome has been observed in schizophrenic patients and several cases have bee