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Ganser syndrome. A case report and discussion.

P D Dabholkar1

  • 1Suman Clinic, Moti Chowk, Mahajani Wada, Maharashtra State, India.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|August 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Ganser syndrome, a rare dissociative disorder, was observed in an 11-year-old boy. This case highlights its distinction from organic brain syndromes and psychoses, classifying it as a hysterical state.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Ganser syndrome is a rare dissociative disorder characterized by approximate answers to questions and disturbances in consciousness.
  • Its etiology and classification remain subjects of debate within psychiatric and psychological literature.

Observation:

  • A unique case of Ganser syndrome is presented in an 11-year-old Indian boy.
  • The patient exhibited characteristic symptoms necessitating a thorough diagnostic evaluation.

Findings:

  • The case study provides insights into the psychodynamics of Ganser syndrome in a pediatric patient.
  • The findings support the classification of Ganser syndrome as a hysterical state.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of differentiating Ganser syndrome from organic brain syndromes and psychoses.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and treatment of dissociative disorders.

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