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Delusional Disorder Arising From a CNS Neoplasm

Published Online:19 Apr 2017https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.16060121

Abstract

Erotomania arising from a central nervous system (CNS) neoplasm has not been previously described. Here, we present the first known case, to our knowledge, of erotomania with associated persecutory delusions arising following diagnosis and treatment of a left frontal lobe brain tumor.