Trauma and Munchausen's syndrome.
A case of Munchausen's syndrome presenting as trauma is reported. Clinician awareness is the most important lesson from such a patient. The condition represents a distinct entity from deliberate self-harm, but it is suggested that psychiatric referral is mandatory.
Department of Surgery, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*