Ganser syndrome followed by major depressive episode.
A case of complete Ganser syndrome resolved after one week, but was immediately followed by a major depressive episode. The two disorders had a common cause, which is best encapsulated in a psychodynamic formulation.
Haddad
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Edenfield Centre, Prestwich Hospital, Manchester.
D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005084:Exhibitionism / Q000523:psychology; D005162:Factitious Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005391:Firesetting Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007175:Impulsive Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D012752:Shame