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Ganser Syndrome Followed by Major Depressive Episode

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Peter M. Haddad
Peter M. Haddad*
Affiliation:
Edenfield Centre, Prestwich Hospital, Bury New Road, Manchester
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Abstract

A case of complete Ganser syndrome resolved after one week, but was immediately followed by a major depressive episode. The two disorders had a common cause, which is best encapsulated in a psychodynamic formulation.

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Research Article
Information
The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 162 , Issue 2 , February 1993 , pp. 251 - 253
Copyright
Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1993 

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