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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Ekbom Syndrome: A case report and literature review

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PGP. Martínez GimenoLAL. Rodríguez AndrésCRC. Alario Ruiz

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Overview

Case report illustrates severe psychiatric disorder in a 54-year-old female, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach and treatment complexities.

Key Points

  • Ekbom syndrome, a severe psychiatric disorder, can significantly impact patients' quality of life and require extensive management.
  • A 54-year-old female patient experienced three years of visual hallucinations and intense itching, complicating her treatment.
  • Consultation between dermatology and psychiatry is critical for effective treatment, as patients often refuse psychiatric care.
  • The introduction of aripiprazol led to a reduction in anxiety and improvements in clinical symptoms, highlighting its effectiveness.

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Gimeno et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4507d31b076d99fa580a0https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.2234
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