Munchausen's syndrome and organic brain disorder.

Lawrie, S M; Goodwin, G; Masterton, G · Br J Psychiatry · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case of Munchausen's syndrome was probably caused by brain damage sustained during a necessary cholecystectomy. Doctors should not be discouraged from seeking treatable disorder because of such patients' behaviour.

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