[A case of obsessive symptoms in XXXX ].

@entity1 @entity1088 @entity146 @entity303 @entity4790 @entity16 @entity903 @entity2033 @entity191 @entity302 @entity717
INTRODUCTION: Recently, some authors have postulated the existence of the so-called <obsessive spectrum>. This would include disorders that have the common point of the presence of repetitive thoughts and actions, which may either have a <compulsive> or <impulsive> nature. Certain @entity16 with @entity717 have also been grouped within this spectrum, including some forms of @entity302 , @entity191 , @entity4790 or @entity2033 . There is evidence that physiopathological connections may exist between some of these conditions. METHODS: A case of a @entity1 with @entity2033 with obsessive signs and symptoms is presented. The @entity1 is a 50 year old male, diagnosed of @entity2033 who is being treated with 25 mg/day of @entity1088 and 10 mg/day of clorazepate. The @entity1 refused to eat certain foods for <fear of choking>. He began to display other @entity146 such as refusing to touch objects that might have been touched by others, and developed ritual checking methods. Treatment based on the administration of 40 mg/day of @entity903 was begun. With this treatment the compulsive symptoms have disappeared, as has the fear of choking. However, the @entity4790 typical of his condition persist and the signs and symptoms associated with a process of @entity303 are becoming increasingly evident. CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that the case described may well be a good example of obsessive spectrum, and that the underlying physio-pathology should be studied.
