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A Case of Kleptomania in Adults: How to Diagnose and Treat It

Authors
David Erikson Simanjuntak1, *, Mustafa M. Amin1
1Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: davericksons@gmail.com
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David Erikson Simanjuntak
Available Online 31 March 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-120-3_12How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Kleptomania; Impulse Control Disorder; Diagnosis; Management
Abstract

According to the ICD-10 criteria, kleptomania is a rare disorder that affects between 0.3 and 0.6% of the general population. This disorder usually manifests in early adolescence and is more common in women than men (3:1). It is one of the least known mental illnesses and is frequently underdiagnosed due to its clinical ambiguity. A 45-year-old married man with two children who worked as a security guard at factory X frequently wants to pick up things from work even when he does not need them. He has been experiencing this problem for three years, and after telling his superiors, he decided to consult a psychiatrist. Kleptomania is a disabling disorder of impulse control, and patients need prompt diagnosis and better standards of treatment. Additionally, it is currently an underrated disorder. The care of individuals with this clinical condition may be improved with a greater understanding of this diagnosis and studies for its treatment.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Neuroscience, Neurology and Psychiatry (ICONAP 2022)
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Advances in Health Sciences Research
Publication Date
31 March 2023
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978-94-6463-120-3
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2468-5739
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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