2015
DOI: 10.4103/2277-9175.150391
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Mismanagement of a hypochondriacal patient

Abstract: Hypochondriasis is a persistent preoccupation that despite appropriate medical evaluations and assurance of patient's physical health, the patient insists on having a serious disease. The case which is discussed in this article is a 39-years-old woman that hospitalized for half of her life and no one can perceive her disorder according to her assertions. The mentioned case is a “difficult patient” with fear of oxygen shortage and being choked (Pnigophobia) which leads to continuous tendency to wear oxygen devi… Show more

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