Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (Jun 2015)

Nine Years with Munchausen Syndrome: A Case of Psychogenic Dystonia

  • Mirac A. Cakmak,
  • Sevki Sahin,
  • Nilgun Cinar,
  • Utkan Tiyekli,
  • Sibel Karsidag

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7916/D8ST7NS8
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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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.