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Munchhausen's syndrome in urology
1Department of Urology, University of Bonn Medical School, Germany.
International Urology and Nephrology
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Munchhausen's syndrome (MHS) is a challenging self-induced illness often missed by medical professionals. Patients present with fabricated symptoms, leading to invasive procedures and iatrogenic harm, complicating diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Urology
Background:
- Munchhausen's syndrome (MHS) is a factitious disorder characterized by the intentional production or feigning of physical or psychological symptoms.
- Patients with MHS often seek medical attention and undergo repeated invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- The syndrome is frequently underdiagnosed, particularly in surgical specialties like urology.