A unique case of Munchausen's syndrome
Karnik, A.M.; Farah, S.; Khadadah, M.; al-Duwaisan, H.; Denath, F.M.
British Journal of Clinical Practice 44(12): 699-701
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-0947 PMID: 2102200 Document Number: 359192
A most unusual case of Munchausen's syndrome in an 18-year-old Yemeni female is described. The patient presented with bleeding from various sites; repeated subcutaneous emphysema of the face, orbit and upper chest; ulcers on the tongue, and dermatitis autogenica. The illness was confirmed to be factitious and self-induced when she was caught red-handed trying to inject air. We believe this to be the first report of a case where all these features occurred concurrently and only the second report where a patient developed self-induced orbital emphysema.