Munchausen syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mental disorder
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs factitious disorder imposed on self
gptkbp:characterizedBy exaggeration of symptoms
fabrication of illness
self-inflicted injury
gptkbp:class gptkb:DSM-5
factitious disorder
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature Munchausen syndrome by proxy
malingering
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Richard_Asher
1951
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Munchausen syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code F68.1
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Baron_Munchausen
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:relatedTo Munchausen syndrome by proxy
factitious disorder imposed on another
gptkbp:riskFactor healthcare work experience
history of childhood trauma
personality disorder
gptkbp:symptom eagerness for medical tests
frequent hospital visits
inconsistent medical history
willingness to undergo surgery
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:psychotherapy
cognitive behavioral therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Baron_Munchausen
gptkb:Baron_Münchhausen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7