Factitious disorders and Munchausen's syndrome

Journal/Book: Psychother Psychosom Med Psyc. 1999; 49: P O Box 30 11 20, D-70451 Stuttgart, Germany. Georg Thieme Verlag. 75-89.

Abstract: 0,5-2% of patients of general medicine suffer from factitious disorders. These disorders require utmost skill in recognition, diagnosis and treatment; inadequate treatment may result in severe complications. Literature has grown tremendously during recent years, but many physicians are still not adequately aware of the specific problems. The current state of research concerning phenomenology, pathogenesis, psychopathology, psychodynamics and therapy is presented and discussed.

Note: Review Eckhardt-Henn A, Univ Mainz, Klin Psychosomat Med & Psychotherapie, Untere Zahlbacher Str 8, D-55131 Mainz, GERMANY

Keyword(s): factitious disorder; Munchausen's syndrome; pathogenesis; psychopathology; psychodynamics; therapy; SELF-INJURIOUS-BEHAVIOR; MULTIPLE PERSONALITY-DISORDER; SYSTEMIC LUPUS-ERYTHEMATOSUS; PSYCHIATRIC-CONSULTATION; HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT; MUTILATION; PATIENT; BRAIN; PROXY; COUNTERTRANSFERENCE

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Factitious disorders and Munchausen's syndrome - Current overview