Ganser syndrome: examining the aetiological debate through a systematic case report review

2012/06/01 by Santhushi Mendis, Richard Hodgson · 1 citation
Arts and Humanities · Medicine · Neuroscience · Psychology · #Etiology #Mental Health and Psychiatry #Neurology and Historical Studies #Psychiatry #Psychology #Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments #Psychotherapist

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: The aetiology of the syndrome described by Ganser in 1898 has been the subject of disagreement. Proposed causes include hysteria, psychosis and stress. In addition, the presence of the syndrome in association with medical conditions raises the possibility of an organic aetiology. The authors have explored the aetiology by reviewing identified case reports published in English.

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• Ganser syndrome [wikipedia]

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