Dissociation : Vol. 3, No. 4, p. 177-178 : Factitious disorder (Munchausen type) involving allegations of ritual satanic abuse: a case report

Abstract

A 25-year-old woman was hospitalized after threatening suicide. She alleged that she had been the victim of ritual Satanic abuse. A careful evaluation including history-taking, clinical observation, request for collateral information, and psychological testing not only failed to corroborate her story, but pointed instead to a diagnosis of factitious disorder of the Munchausen type.