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Symmetric multiple ulceration in a patient diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome

Authors :
Kasumi Kakuda
Midori Fujiwara
Masahiro Hata
Atsushi Tanemura
Koji Kanai
Kazunori Yokoi
Hanako Koguchi-Yoshioka
Emi Inoue
Eiji Kiyohara
Manabu Fujimoto
Source :
Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 29-31 (2022)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Wiley, 2021.

Abstract

We experienced a rare case of Munchausen syndrome with peculiar symmetric ulcers on the whole body. When encountering similar cases with factitious ulceration of the skin, a thorough understanding of the patient's psychiatric condition and a cordial consultation to present illness rather than physical medication might lead to disease stability.

Details

ISSN :
25744593
Volume :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Cutaneous Immunology and Allergy
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....50994acebdf071f1520c82ca57ceb8b2
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/cia2.12211