Münchhausen syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mental disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs factitious disorder imposed on self
gptkbp:characterizedBy self-inflicted injury
exaggeration of illness
fabrication of symptoms
gptkbp:class gptkb:DSM-5
gptkbp:complication hospitalization
unnecessary medical procedures
gptkbp:differentialDiagnosis somatic symptom disorder
malingering
gptkbp:field psychiatry
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Richard_Asher
1951
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Münchhausen syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F68.1
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Baron_Munchausen
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:relatedTo Münchhausen syndrome by proxy
gptkbp:riskFactor history of childhood trauma
personality disorder
gptkbp:symptom eagerness for medical tests
frequent hospital visits
inconsistent medical history
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:psychotherapy
cognitive behavioral therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Münchhausen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6