Charles bonnet syndrome

CHARLES BONNET SYNDROME Dr. Syed Faheem Shams Student of MD (Part-II) Department of Psychiatry, BSMMU

What is Charles Bonnet Syndrome?

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Causes of Charles Bonnet syndrome ,[object Object],(Deafferentation hypothesis) .

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" Lilliputian hallucinations " (hallucinations in which the characters or objects are smaller than normal).

Insight – Partial or complete. Aware that these images are not real. Sometimes can make the image disappear by closing their eyes.

DLB’s ( Dementia with Lewy bodies)— ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Acute confusional state( delirium) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Schizophrenia Complex partial seizure

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The correct diagnosis of this distressing but not uncommon condition is of utmost importance , considering the serious implications of the alternative diagnoses. . Clinicians must therefore be aware and ask elderly people with visual impairment whether they have hallucinations.

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