Modern Trends in the Variability of the Mechanisms of Formation and Principles of Diagnosis – Ganser Syndrome
May 2024
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International journal of medicine and psychology.
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Studysummary This review discusses Ganser syndrome as a rare and misunderstood disorder within psychiatric practice, noting its exclusion from the DSM-5 and potential dual origins as organic or psychogenic.
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Ganser syndrome (GS) is a rare and misunderstood psychiatric condition first described by Siegbert Ganser in 1897 during his study of mental disorders in prisoners. Historically classified as a dissociative disorder in DSM-4, it is no longer listed in DSM-5, likely due to its rarity. Despite being frequently overlooked, GS is relevant in both clinical and forensic psychiatry. There is ongoing debate about whether GS is an organic or psychogenic disorder, with evidence suggesting that both factors may contribute to its development.
