Trauma and Munchausen's syndrome.
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چکیده
A case of Munchausen's syndrome presenting as trauma is reported. Clinician awareness is the most important lesson from such a patient. The condition represents a distinct entity from deliberate self-harm, but it is suggested that psychiatric referral is mandatory.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of emergency medicine
دوره 8 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1991