Factitious AIDS in a psychiatric inpatient.
This article reports the case of a 28 year-old female presenting to a psychiatric inpatient unit with depression and a history of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although medical assessment was negative for AIDS, psychiatric evaluation and psychological testing were consistent with a presentation of factitious disorder. This case illustrates the need to be on the alert for individuals admitted to psychiatric units who report they have AIDS or its related conditions.
Silva
J A
JA
School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.
Leong
G B
GB
Weinstock
R
R
Ready
D J
DJ
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D001883:Borderline Personality Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D005162:Factitious Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D011567:Psychiatric Department, Hospital; D012803:Sick Role; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology