Ekboms disease (delusional disorder, somatic type): a case report

Monosymptomatic hypochondriacal psychosis (Ekboms disease) is a rare disorder. A 45- year-old lady presented to skin OPD and later on referred for psychiatric evaluation with 4 years history of itching over her face and arms, not responding to oral or tropical applications. Her present state examination showed her suffering from delusions of parasitosis. She showed an excellent response to neuroleptics medication and electroconvulsive therapy