["I'd like to have a high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation!"].

Abstract

Patients with factitious disorders can imitate complex diseases and cause multiple investigations and therapies. The presented patient showed the typical signs and behaviour of this psychiatric disorder. Confrontation may not be helpful in severe cases, whereas a supportive approach might help to avoid further useless and dangerous procedures.

• Authors: M Bluth, W Geigges, M Azemar
• Journal: Der Internist (Internist (Berl)) Vol. 48 Issue 11 Pg. 1290, 1292-4, 1296 (Nov 2007) ISSN: 0020-9554 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: "Eine Hochdosischemotherapie mit Stammzelltransplantation, bitte!"
• PMID: 17906847 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antineoplastic Agents
• Immunosuppressive Agents

Topics

• Adult
• Antineoplastic Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Autoimmune Diseases (drug therapy, psychology)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Female
• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
• Humans
• Immunosuppressive Agents (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Munchausen Syndrome (diagnosis, psychology)
• Patient Care Team
• Sick Role