Kleptomania: a case report from Sri Lanka
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|Jun 2014Abstract
Kleptomania is a relatively uncommon disorder characterised by repeated episodes of stealing with symptoms being of an obsessive nature, while at the same time displaying a lack of impulse control.
We report a case successfully managed with pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i1.7078
SL J Psychiatry 2014; 5 (1): 21-22
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljpsyc.v5i1.7078 | Journal eISSN: 2579-2008
Language: English
Page range: 21 - 22
Published on: Jun 27, 2014
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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© 2014 Chathurie Suraweera, Malsha Devadithya, Varuni de Silva, published by Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists
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