Munchausen’s Syndrome Presenting as Hemoptysis in a 12-Year-Old Girl

Autor: Candice L Bjornson, Valerie G Kirk
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2001
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Zdroj: Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol 8, Iss 6, Pp 439-442 (2001)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1198-2241
DOI: 10.1155/2001/538143
Popis: The case of Munchausen’s syndrome presenting as hemop-tysis in a 12-year-old girl is presented. The features of Munchausen's syndrome are reviewed. Munchausen’s syndrome should be included in the differential diagnosis of hemoptysis in a child, especially when accompanied by a dramatic presentation, changing symptoms and negative diagnostic investigations.
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