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Published on: June 15, 2019
[Factitious recurrent septicemia and gastrointestinal corrosive burns]
M Löbermann1, C Hemmer, H Andree
1Abteilung für Tropenmedizin und Infektionskrankheiten, Universität Rostock.
History And Admission Findings:
A 39-year-old woman was admitted for the treatment of recurrent septicemia, corrosive esophageal and gastric mucosal injury, and bloody stools.
Investigations:
A search of her hospital room provided evidence of a self-inflicted disorder. Bacteremia with typical fecal flora had been caused by self-injected intravenous inoculation of stool and the esophageal ulcers by swallowed vinegar.
Treatment And Course:
The patient was initially treated with meropenem. After initial clinical and psychological stabilization the patient refused further psychiatric or psychosomatic treatment.
Conclusion:
Fluctuating or bizarre symptoms and unusual diagnostic findings may indicate self-inflicted disorders, in which the symptoms of illness are caused by the afflicted person him/herself.
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