Abstract
A case of Munchausen's syndrome was probably caused by brain damage sustained during a necessary cholecystectomy. Doctors should not be discouraged from seeking treatable disorder because of such patients' behaviour.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Pain / diagnosis
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Abdominal Pain / psychology
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Adult
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Brain Damage, Chronic / diagnosis*
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Brain Damage, Chronic / psychology
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Cholecystectomy
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Female
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Humans
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Munchausen Syndrome / diagnosis*
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Munchausen Syndrome / psychology
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Neurocognitive Disorders / diagnosis*
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Neurocognitive Disorders / psychology
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Neuropsychological Tests
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Patient Care Team
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
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Postoperative Complications / psychology