# Intrusive Images of a Spider and an Octopus: A Unique Presentation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

## TL;DR

This paper describes a rare case of obsessive-compulsive disorder where a patient experiences intrusive visual images of a spider and octopus.

## Contribution

The novelty lies in presenting a unique OCD phenotype involving vivid intrusive visual imagery of specific creatures.

## Key findings

- The patient's intrusive visual images of a spider and octopus were identified as OCD symptoms.
- This case highlights a rare and unique presentation of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- The paper contributes to understanding diverse manifestations of OCD.

## Abstract

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a severe and disabling psychiatric disorder that impacts people all around the world. OCD has several different phenotypes, with intrusive visual images being a presentation of the disease. In this paper, a case is presented of a patient who suffers from intrusive visual images of a large spider and octopus with visualization of the tentacle on her body. These visual images were identified as a symptom of OCD; therefore, this paper aims to present this unique presentation of the disease.