title: Munchausen syndrome in a methadone maintenance patient.
abstract: A case of chronic factitious illness in a methadone maintenance patient is presented. We believe that this is the first published report of chemical dependence as a presenting complaint in a Munchausen syndrome case.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000534:rehabilitation
chemical_list: D008691:Methadone