Ekbom Syndrome; a Dilemma for Gastroenterologists and Dermatologists: Clinical Case of Delirium of Parasitosis Following a Proven Infestation

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Background: Described in 1938, Ekbom's syndrome is a disorder in most cases having a psychiatric origin. In addition to being frequent in psychiatry consultations, it I can be presented in dermatology essentially and other medical fields as well (such as gastroenterology). Case Report: We report the case of a patient who, after a suspected infestation, presented with Ekbom syndrome but the lack of knowledge of the disorder led to a three-year delay in diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: Despite the understanding of this disorder is an integral part of the training of any psychiatrist, it is not the case of other medical fields, and the lack of awareness of this disorder can be harmful to the patient, because the delay in diagnosis and the excessive paraclinical explorations can make the management difficult.