Factitious disorder: a case study of fictitious illness.
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چکیده
A case of fictitious illness in a young Malaysian Indian male is reported and its relation to the more usual presentation of factitious disorders is discussed. Pathogenesis of this condition and its management are also suggested. Factitious disorders present not uncommonly in this country and it is important for the general duty medical officer and primary care physician to be familiar with this condition.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 42 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1987