A case of Münchausen's syndrome in anorexia nervosa.
To the authors' knowledge this is the first report of a patient with Münchausen's syndrome occurring as comorbidity with anorexia nervosa. The Münchausen's symptoms, together with other self-damaging and addictive behaviors, were used interchangeably to avoid anorexic feelings. The Münchausen's syndrome and self-damaging behavior in anorexia nervosa are discussed.
Burge
C K
CK
Division of Psychiatry, St. George's Hospital Medical School, London, United Kingdom.
Lacey
J H
JH
D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D010553:Personality Development; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D012934:Social Isolation; D014754:Violence