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Pseudocyesis in the male.

D L Evans, T J Seely

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease

|January 1, 1984

Summary

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This report details a rare case of pseudocyesis, or false pregnancy, in a male patient. It suggests somatic factors may interact with psychological wishes to cause this psychiatric syndrome.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

Pseudocyesis is a rare psychiatric syndrome characterized by the belief of being pregnant, accompanied by physical symptoms.
Literature reports approximately 100 cases in females and only three in males over the past 45 years.

Observation:

This report details a unique case of pseudocyesis occurring in a male patient.
The case underscores the rarity and unusual presentation of this syndrome.

Findings:

The authors propose that somatic factors may contribute to the development of pseudocyesis.
These somatic factors might stimulate pregnancy wishes, leading to a psychophysiological interaction.

Implications:

Understanding the psychophysiological mechanisms is crucial for diagnosing and managing pseudocyesis.

This case expands the understanding of pseudocyesis beyond its typical presentation in females.