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Neurobehavioral disorders locked in Alcatraz: case reports on three famous inmates.

Authors :
Teive HA
de Paola L
Source :
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria [Arq Neuropsiquiatr] 2015 Aug; Vol. 73 (8), pp. 722-4.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The Alcatraz prison, with its picturesque surroundings and fascinating life stories of its inmates, has been the subject of a number of films and publications. The authors take a closer look at the biographies of "Al Capone", Robert "Birdman" Stroud and "Mickey" Cohen. These legendary American mobsters shared not only a history at "The Rock", but also a history of neuropsychiatric diseases, ranging from neurosyphilis to anti-social, borderline and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1678-4227
Volume :
73
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26222366
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1590/0004-282X20150075