| Autor: |
Dernbach, Matthew Robert, Carpenter, Joseph E. |
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Journal of Medical Toxicology; Apr2024, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p233-244, 12p |
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This article discusses a case of a 71-year-old female patient who visited an outpatient toxicology clinic with concerns of being poisoned by her neighbor. The patient reported various symptoms and experiences, and the article provides information on evaluating non-specific toxicologic exposures and signs of intentional malicious poisoning. The article also explores the differential diagnosis for the patient's symptoms, including the possibility of delusions and psychosis. It discusses substances and environmental factors that can potentially cause psychosis, as well as pharmaceutical agents associated with psychosis. The document emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and provides recommendations for treatment and care. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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