Early death in Munchausen syndrome: A case report

Abstract

Abstract This case contributes to raising awareness and understanding of the complex clinical presentations of Munchausen syndrome (MS). Education of staff to the seriousness and genuineness of this disorder should be implemented, especially in hospital units, in order to detect such complex clinical situations quickly and accurately, preventing iatrogenic risks.

Keywords

• factitious disorder
• factitious physical and psychological symptoms
• gridiron abdomen
• Munchausen syndrome
• wandering