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  • Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons

    Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons

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    S Haynes
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    Introduction: A woman experienced persistent, lifelong hallucinations where human faces transformed into dragon-like features, presenting a significant diagnostic challenge. This case highlights the complexities of diagnosing rare neurological and psychiatric conditions that manifest in unusual perceptual distortions. The core of the diagnostic dilemma lies in identifying the underlying cause of these specific, recurring visual hallucinations…

  • Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons

    Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons

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    by

    S Haynes
    in ,

    Introduction: A woman experienced persistent hallucinations throughout her life, wherein individuals’ faces would transform into dragon-like visages. This unusual presentation led to a diagnostic challenge, highlighting the complexities of rare neurological and psychiatric conditions. The core of this case revolves around the subjective experience of visual hallucinations and the subsequent medical investigation to identify their…

  • Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons

    Diagnostic dilemma: Rare condition made a woman see people as dragons

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    by

    S Haynes
    in

    Introduction: A woman experienced persistent, lifelong hallucinations where individuals’ faces transformed into dragon-like features, presenting a significant diagnostic challenge. This case highlights the complexities in identifying and understanding rare neurological and psychological conditions that manifest in unusual perceptual disturbances. The core of the diagnostic dilemma revolved around distinguishing between a primary psychotic disorder and a…