An unusual case of factitious arthritis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Factitious arthritis is an unusual manifestation of a factitious illness. We report a case of factitious arthritis after the self insertion of needles and fragments of metallic paper clips into the knee joint area. The case illustrates an unusual presentation of Munchausen's syndrome.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis
- Factitious Disorders
- Munchausen Syndrome
- Self-Injurious Behavior