The British Journal of Psychiatry 151: 256-258 (1987)
© 1987 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Ganser syndrome. A case report and discussion
PD Dabholkar
Suman Clinic, Moti Chowk, Mahajani Wada, Maharashtra State, India.
A case of Ganser syndrome occurring in an 11 year-old Indian boy is
described, and the psychodynamics and nosological status of the syndrome
discussed. Ganser syndrome should be regarded as a hysterical state, and
should not be confused with the similar picture observed in organic brain
syndromes and psychoses.