Munchausen's syndrome
Robertson, M.M.; Cervilla, J.A.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 58(7): 308-312
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 9509048 Document Number: 471372
Munchausen's syndrome has been acknowledged for many years, receiving the name in 1951. In this article, the prevalence, patient characteristics, clinical presentations, possible concurrent conditions, aetiological factors, differential diagnosis, management and cost (to the patients and NHS) will be discussed.