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[Pseudologia fantastica: definition and position in relation to axis I and axis II psychiatric disorders]
S Janssens1, M Morrens, B G C Sabbe
1PC Sint-Norbertushuis, Stationsstraat 22C, 2570 Duffel. ironsally@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Pseudologia fantastica, also known as mythomania or pathological lying, is a psychiatric phenomenon that has been recognised for over a hundred years. By analysing two case studies and by searching the literature for relevant articles we aim to define the concept clearly and to ascertain whether pseudologia fantastica should be considered as a symptom of a psychiatric disorder or whether it should be considered as a separate entity.
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