Nine Years with Munchausen Syndrome: A Case of Psychogenic Dystonia
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BACKGROUND Munchausen syndrome presenting with psychogenic dystonia is a rare condition. PHENOMENOLOGY SHOWN A psychogenic dystonia case presenting with an acute onset of retrocollis, lower limb dystonia and bizarre gait was diagnosed as Munchausen syndrome. EDUCATIONAL VALUE Recognizing psychogenic dystonia avoids unnecessary investigations and provides successful treatment.
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