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  1. Cotard's syndrome - Wikipedia

    Cotard's syndrome, also known as Cotard's delusion or walking corpse syndrome, is a rare mental disorder in which the affected person holds the delusional belief that they are deceased, do not exist, …

  2. Cotard's syndrome: Two case reports and a brief review of literature

    Cotard's syndrome is a rare neuropsychiatric condition in which the patient denies existence of one's own body to the extent of delusions of immortality. One of the consequences of Cotard's syndrome is …

  3. A Neuropsychiatric Analysis of the Cotard Delusion

    Jun 23, 2017 · Cotard’s syndrome, a condition in which the patient denies his or her own existence or the existence of body parts, is a rare illness that has been reported in association with several …

  4. Cotard's Syndrome: What Is It? - WebMD

    Mar 10, 2024 · People with Cotard's syndrome (also called walking corpse syndrome or Cotard's delusion) believe that parts of their body are missing, or that they are dying, dead, or don’t exist.

  5. What Is the Cause of Cotard’s Syndrome? - MedicineNet

    Cotard’s syndrome, also known as walking corpse syndrome, is a neuropsychiatric condition in which people develop false beliefs that their body parts are missing, or they are dying or they don’t exist. …

  6. Cotard Delusion or Walking Corpse Syndrome: Definition

    Mar 9, 2023 · Cotard delusion is a rare condition marked by the false belief that you or your body parts are dead, dying, or don’t exist. You might also hear it called walking corpse syndrome, Cotard’s...

  7. Cotard Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

    Cotard Syndrome is a rare mental health disorder where a person believes they are dead, don't exist, or have lost their internal organs. It primarily affects the brain and impacts the nervous system, …

  8. An overview of clinical findings in Cotard’s syndrome is presented in a comprehensive table, giving the reader more insight into the symptoms sometimes described as typical for Cotard’s syndrome.

  9. Cotard Delusion Disorder: The “Walking Dead” Syndrome

    Jun 22, 2025 · Cotard’s syndrome, often referred to as “walking corpse syndrome,” is a type of nihilistic delusion, a severe mental state in which the person genuinely believes they are dead or no longer exist.

  10. Dealing with Cotard’s Syndrome: Understanding the Delusion of …

    Understanding Cotard’s syndrome, its symptoms, and treatment options can be key first steps in offering support to a loved one with this disorder. What is Cotard’s Syndrome? Cotard’s syndrome is a …