====== Ganser syndrome ======

In 1897 Dr Sigbert Ganser compiled a report about several cases of a previously undescribed psychological condition, in which patients gave approximate answers to questions, had a clouding of consciousness, somatic conversion symptoms and hallucinations - along with impairment of grasp, lack of attention and concentration, and increased anxiety and perplexity.

>Initially, it was believed to be rare, occurring mainly in forensic settings. Hence, it was referred to as prison psychosis. Later, such cases were reported more frequently in non-forensic settings. The syndrome has found a place in both the ICD-10 and DSM-IV, despite controversy about its existence and distinctiveness. This disorder was previously classified as a factitious disorder; currently, it is classified under ‘dissociative disorder not otherwise specified’.\\ \\ Source :[[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2913563/|Indian J Psychiatry. 2006 Apr-Jun; 48(2): 123–125. ]]

There are currently disputes about the condition's authenticity  - some researchers suggest that it's a fake syndrome which is 'acted out' to gain attention. For those who assert that the syndrome is a genuine disorder, there is no explanation as to its cause.

Further info : [[https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/ganser-syndrome/367655C2029F500E378C1AA045F4FE58|British Journal of Psychiatry]] Volume 113, Issue 494, pp. 19-29