F. J. de Jonghe and 0. Markx: The Capgras phenomenon or 'illusion des sosies'
The case of a 37-years old man displaying the Capgras-phenomenon is reported. This phenomenon is considered as a pathological form of negative misidentification, not based upon misperception but upon misconception.
The related literature is reviewed and the autors attempt the define the distinctive features of the phenomenon. Contingent to the discussion of the traditional nosology, the multi-axial diagnostic method is explained.
The multi-axial diagnosis of the patient is established.