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. 1983 Feb;75(2):207–209.

The Othello Syndrome

Oluwole O Famuyiwa, Micheal Ekpo
PMCID: PMC2561462  PMID: 6827614

Abstract

A case of the Othello syndrome is presented. In its classical form the syndrome is rare, but as with other allied paranoid states, its medicosocial implications are great. Rational management should include pharmacotherapy, conjoint family therapy after symptom remission, and long-term individual psychotherapy.

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