Open AccessOthello syndrome in a patient with two left hemispheric tumors
Author(s) -
Po-Kuan Yeh,
Yen-Feng Lee,
Wei-Chung Mao,
NianSheng Tzeng
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
yīxué yánjiū zázhì/journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.176
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 2542-4939
pISSN - 1011-4564
DOI - 10.4103/1011-4564.188903
Subject(s) - jealousy , psychiatry , stupor , mood , mania , psychology , medicine , delusional disorder , psychosis , clinical psychology , bipolar disorder , psychotherapist , encephalopathy
We report a case of a patient with Othello syndrome caused by two left hemispheric tumors. This 50-year-old female had experienced seizures for 10 years and developed manic-like symptoms, delusions of jealousy, persecution and being watched, auditory hallucinations, irritable mood, and violent and disorganized behavior for the past 3 years. Brain imaging studies revealed two left frontal tumors, the larger of which was causing a mass effect. The delusions of jealousy in Othello syndrome resolved after removing the larger tumor, and the other psychiatric symptoms improved after treatment with psychotropic medications. This report aims to raise awareness of Othello syndrome related to disruptions in cortico-subcortical connections in the left orbitofrontal region. Timely surgical treatment may prevent associated psychiatric comorbidities and increase the likelihood of a good outcome