Munchausen’s syndrome
https://doi.org/10.21886/2219-8075-2020-11-2-19-22
Abstract
This literature review reviews Munchausen syndrome. The question of its nosological affi liation is considered, etiological theories and epidemiological indicators are presented. The options for the development of the clinical picture, the problems of therapy are described. A systematic literature search was conducted using the Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, elibrary, and other databases.
About the Author
E. A. Strel’tsov
Karaganda Medical University
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Evgeny A. Strel’tsov, resident doctor of Neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and rehabilitology department
Karaganda
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Strel’tsov E.A. Munchausen’s syndrome. Medical Herald of the South of Russia. 2020;11(2):19-22. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21886/2219-8075-2020-11-2-19-22
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