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Delusion of persecution

MedGen UID:
739483
•Concept ID:
C1704268
•
Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
Synonym: Persecutory delusion
SNOMED CT: Delusion of persecution (216004); Persecutory delusion (216004)
 
HPO: HP:5200415

Definition

False beliefs or perceptions in which a person believes that they are being treated with malicious intent, hostility, or harassment - despite significant evidence to suggest otherwise. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVDelusion of persecution

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Diagnosis

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Therapy

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Prognosis

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