A little known topic 'Kleptomania': A Case Report

Abstract Kleptomania is characterized by a recurrent failure to resist the impulse to steal objects not necessary for personal use or their monetary value. The prevalence of kleptomania is known as 0.6 percent. Current knowledge about kleptomania is generally derived from case reports and theoretical studies on etiology. With regard to comorbidity,kleptomania is related to the obsessive compulsive disorder spectrum and to the broader spectrum of affective disorders. However, there is limited information about kleptomania. The causes of kleptomania, risk factor, the relationship between mental disorders and treatment are not fully known. A 48- year-old woman who had complaints ofkleptomania is presented in this case report. Taking notice of items about diagnosing andtreating in this kind of patients are discussed in this case report