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Clerambault Syndrome
Medical Questions » Clerambault Syndrome
| Name: Clerambault Syndrome |
| Also known as: de Glerambault Syndrome; Erotomania |
| Fixed single minded psychiatric delusion (monomania). |
Causes of Clerambault Syndrome
Inadequate dependent personality, often after period of real dependency on a person (eg. doctor during pregnancy and labor). |
Symptoms of Clerambault Syndrome
Fixed delusional conviction that another is in love with them despite minimal contact. Majority of patients are female and may persecute or stalk the victim, who is often a doctor. |
Tests for Clerambault Syndrome
No diagnostic test. Diagnosed by psychiatric assessment. |
Treatment for Clerambault Syndrome
Psychoanalysis, and drugs such as phenothiazines and clomipramine.
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Complications of Clerambault Syndrome of its treatment
Legal action may need to be taken to stop stalking. Object of affection is sometimes attacked and harmed if advances are rejected. |
Likely Outcome of Clerambault Syndrome
Poor prognosis. Treatment extremely difficult and often unsuccessful. Certification occasionally necessary. |
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