A case of military Munchausen's syndrome.
Since its initial description in 1951 many variants of Munchausen's Syndrome have been described. This present case report is of a patient who adopts military rank in order to gain admission to a service hospital: a case of Military Munchausen's Syndrome.
Hambidge
J E
JE
Surgical Division, Princess Alexandra Hospital Royal Air Force Wroughton, Swindon, Wilts.
Richardson
D R
DR
D000328:Adult; D006772:Hospitals, Military; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D010343:Patient Admission; D012017:Referral and Consultation