Ganser syndrome: review and case report

Authors

  • Belén Jiménez-Gómez Servicio de Psiquiatría Hospital Infanta Leonor Madrid
  • Javier Quintero Servicio de Psiquiatría Hospital Infanta Leonor Madrid

Keywords:

Ganser, malingering, factitious, Münchausen

Abstract

The nosological conception of Ganser syndrome (GS) has evolved as the hysterical etiopathogenesis has been examined against psychosis, malingering, factitious disorders and/or organic lesions. Few articles and little scientific research and theory are available supporting the complicated diagnosis of GS. The similarities and differences between GS and factitious disorders and malingering are examined in depth here.

More publications are needed on GS to clarify its nature and investigate its treatment and uncertain prognosis.

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Published

2012-05-01

How to Cite

Belén Jiménez-Gómez, and Javier Quintero. “Ganser Syndrome: Review and Case Report”. Actas Españolas De Psiquiatría, vol. 40, no. 3, May 2012, pp. 161-4, https://actaspsiquiatria.es/index.php/actas/article/view/544.

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Clinical Note