Abstract

Munchausen syndrome is rare factitious disorder which entails frequent hospitalization, pathological lying and intentional production of symptoms for sick role. Management requires collateral history taking, sound clinical approach, exclusion of organicity and addressing psychological issues. A case which presented with unusual symptoms of similar dimension is discussed here. The case brings out finer nuances in evaluation and management of this entity.

Details

Title
Munchausen syndrome: Playing sick or sick player
Author
Prakash, Jyoti; Das, R; Srivastava, K; Patra, P; Khan, S; Shashikumar, R
Pages
68-70
Publication year
2014
Publication date
Jan-Jun 2014
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
09726748
e-ISSN
09762795
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1634256522
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan-Jun 2014