Study Reveals Rare Condition Causing 'Demonic' Face Distortions

Researchers at Dartmouth College uncover insights into prosopometamorphopsia, a condition that distorts facial perception.

A study published in The Lancet reports a patient experiencing 'demonic' facial distortions for over two years due to prosopometamorphopsia (PMO).
The condition, affecting fewer than 100 documented cases, can cause severe visual distortions of faces while leaving object perception intact.
Researchers utilized computer software to replicate the patient's distorted facial perceptions, revealing significant insights into the condition.
The condition's onset can be sudden, with some cases linked to brain injuries, and recovery varies significantly among individuals.
Raising awareness and understanding of PMO is crucial, as misdiagnosis with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia has occurred.