The Ganser syndrome in two adolescent brothers.
The Ganser syndrome is rare in children and adolescents. Two cases of Ganser syndrome in adolescent brothers, both of whom developed the syndrome while in jail and awaiting trial, are presented. Both brothers subsequently developed signs and symptoms indicative of affective disorder. The differential diagnosis and the management of these two patients are discussed in the light of the nosological controversies surrounding this clinical entity.
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Department of Adolescence, Geha Psychiatric Hospital, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.
Ratzoni
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Iancu
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Weizman
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Tyano
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D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005162:Factitious Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents