Munchausen syndrome presenting in a patient who has undergone temporomandibular joint surgery

Alan Stiles; Somsak Mitrirattanakul; Bruce Sanders

doi:10.1067/moe.2001.111188

Munchausen syndrome presenting in a patient who has undergone temporomandibular joint surgery

Alan Stiles
, Somsak Mitrirattanakul
, Bruce Sanders

University of California Los Angeles
Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine

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Abstract

Munchausen syndrome is a rare psychiatric disorder. Patients with Munchausen syndrome insist on and repeatedly undergo unnecessary investigations and operative treatments. No organic pathosis is demonstrated, and treatment consistently fails to alleviate the symptoms. This article presents a case report and a brief discussion to facilitate recognition and management techniques.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	20-22
Number of pages	3
Journal	Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
Volume	91
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1067/moe.2001.111188
Publication status	Published - Jan 2001
Externally published	Yes

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Munchausen syndrome presenting in a patient who has undergone temporomandibular joint surgery

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