[The pathomorphosis of alcoholic delirium].

The authors have examined case histories of 402 patients with delirium tremens treated in 1897-1931, in 1955-1970 and in 1971-1985. An analysis has demonstrated a reduction in the frequency of visual hallucinations of zoological contents and an increase of erotic hallucinations. The duration of the psychotic state in different time periods has been determined. Changes in manifestations of emotional disturbances are described.