Dermatitis artefacta of the breast: a series of case reports

Dermatitis artefacta of the breast is a common disease process with a psychological basis. Psychiatric assessment is a useful adjunct in the management of these patients who at initial presentation seem to have a strictly surgical dermatological problem.

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Veröffentlicht in:	European journal of surgical oncology 2002-03, Vol.28 (2), p.189-192
Hauptverfasser:	Farrier, J.N., Mansel, R.E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Breast Dermatitis - diagnosis Dermatitis - etiology Dermatitis - psychology dermatitis artefacta Dermatology Factitious Disorders - complications Factitious Disorders - diagnosis Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Medical sciences Middle Aged Postmenopause Premenopause psychopathological process Risk Assessment Self Mutilation - complications Self Mutilation - psychology Self-Injurious Behavior Skin involvement in other diseases. Miscellaneous. General aspects
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Zusammenfassung:	Dermatitis artefacta of the breast is a common disease process with a psychological basis. Psychiatric assessment is a useful adjunct in the management of these patients who at initial presentation seem to have a strictly surgical dermatological problem.
ISSN:	0748-7983 1532-2157
DOI:	10.1053/ejso.2001.1214