Otolaryngological manifestations of factitious disorders--a case and literature review

J Laryngol Otol. 1996 Oct;110(10):981-3. doi: 10.1017/s0022215100135510.

Abstract

Otolaryngological manifestations of factitious disorders are rare. The case of a health care worker who injected her face and orbits with air in order to masquerade as facial cellulitis is presented. The literature and treatment strategies are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Face
  • Factitious Disorders / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Self-Injurious Behavior
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / etiology
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / psychology*