A case of pseudologia fantastica with antisocial personality disorder

Can J Psychiatry. 1991 Oct;36(8):612-4. doi: 10.1177/070674379103600814.

Abstract

A case of pseudologia fantastica with antisocial personality disorder is described. It is important to obtain previous admission records as early as possible so patients can be confronted with the discrepancies in their history. The concept of pathological lying is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder / psychology*
  • Child of Impaired Parents / psychology
  • Deception*
  • Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Factitious Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Factitious Disorders / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Male