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    Med Sci Law. 1998 Jul;38(3):198-201.

    Pseudologia fantastica, factitious disorder and impostership: a deception syndrome.

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    Reaside Clinic, Rubery, Birmingham.

    Abstract

    Pseudologia fantastica and impostership are not currently included in diagnostic systems, although there is an overlap between these two syndromes and factitious disorder. A case which illustrates the overlap is described, and the diagnostic dilemma is discussed. A term 'deception syndrome' is proposed for those individuals who pathologically deceive for internal (i.e. psychological) as opposed to external reasons such as financial gain.

    PMID:
    9717367
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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