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Munchausen Syndrome (Munchhausen Syndrome)

A factitious disorder characterized by habitual presentation for hospital treatment of an apparent acute illness, the patient giving a plausible and dramatic history, all of which is false.
Also Known As:
Munchhausen Syndrome; Syndrome, Munchausen; Syndrome, Hospital-Addiction; Hospital Addiction Syndrome; Hospital-Addiction Syndromes; Syndrome, Hospital Addiction; Syndrome, Munchhausen; Syndromes, Hospital-Addiction; Hospital-Addiction Syndrome
Networked: 41 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 2 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
2. Urolithiasis
3. Systemic Mastocytosis
4. Flank Pain
5. Iron-Deficiency Anemia (Anemia, Iron Deficiency)

Experts

1. Chauhan, M: 1 article (02/2022)
2. Harish, D: 1 article (02/2022)
3. Kalsi, G: 1 article (02/2022)
4. Salariya, A S: 1 article (02/2022)
5. Singh, P I: 1 article (02/2022)
6. Bandgar, Tushar: 1 article (01/2022)
7. Dalvi, Abhay: 1 article (01/2022)
8. Garg, Robin: 1 article (01/2022)
9. Hira, Priya: 1 article (01/2022)
10. Lele, Vikram: 1 article (01/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Munchausen Syndrome:
1. Midazolam (Versed)FDA LinkGeneric
2. bromfenacoum (Ratak)IBA
3. Warfarin (Coumadin)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Insulin (Novolin)FDA Link
5. Technetium Tc 99m Exametazime (Ceretec)FDA Link
6. Cholinergic Antagonists (Anticholinergics)IBA
7. Octreotide (Sandostatin)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Uric Acid (Urate)IBA
9. Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Thyroxine (Levothyroxine)FDA LinkGeneric

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Witchcraft (Sorceries)
3. Skin Transplantation (Skin Grafting)
4. Role Playing (Playing, Role)
5. Hypnosis (Mesmerism)