title: Munchausen's syndrome and the technologic imperative.
abstract: A patient with Munchausen's syndrome is reported. We note that certain technologic advances of the last three decades seem to have increased the possibilities for confusion when applied to a patient with this particular disorder.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000639:trends; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology