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Factitious triplegia: case report

J F Berry1, R E Hillis, S E Hitzman

  • 1Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans 70112.

Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
|October 1, 1994
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Factitious disorder, often mistaken for conversion disorder or multiple sclerosis, presents diagnostic challenges in rehabilitation settings. Early identification through background checks and psychiatric consultation is crucial for appropriate patient management.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • A 37-year-old female patient presented with triplegia, initially diagnosed as conversion disorder or multiple sclerosis.
  • Rehabilitation efforts using standard techniques for conversion disorder proved ineffective, leading to patient discharge.

Observation:

  • The patient developed additional symptoms, prompting a second comprehensive medical evaluation.
  • Further investigation revealed the symptoms to be factitious in nature, indicating a factitious disorder.

Findings:

  • Factitious disorder symptoms can mimic neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis and conversion disorder.
  • Standard rehabilitation approaches are insufficient for patients with factitious disorders.

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Implications:

  • Early background investigations and psychiatric consultations are vital for accurate diagnosis.
  • Prompt identification can prevent prolonged, ineffective treatments and potential medicolegal issues in rehabilitation.
  • Recognizing factitious disorders ensures appropriate patient referral and management, optimizing care and resource allocation.