Early death in Munchausen syndrome: A case report

Clinical Case Reports

Salvatore Sportiello¹  Martina Galletti²  Francesca Mongelli²  Paola Ferri²  Alessandro Minarini²  Sergio Rovesti²  Andrea Vasta³  Maritea Burattini³  Rosaria Di Lorenzo⁴  Ludovica Lannocca⁵ 

[1] ASL Napoli 2 Nord U.O.S.M. Afragola Afragola, Napoli Italy;Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Modena Italy;Department of Mental Health and Drug Abuse AUSL Modena Modena Italy;Department of Mental Health and Drug Abuse, Psychiatric Intensive Treatment Facility AUSL Modena Modena Italy;School of Nursing University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Modena Italy;

关键词: factitious disorder;    factitious physical and psychological symptoms;    gridiron abdomen;    Munchausen syndrome;    wandering;   

DOI  :  10.1002/ccr3.2254

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract This case contributes to raising awareness and understanding of the complex clinical presentations of Munchausen syndrome (MS). Education of staff to the seriousness and genuineness of this disorder should be implemented, especially in hospital units, in order to detect such complex clinical situations quickly and accurately, preventing iatrogenic risks.

【 授权许可】

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