Nine Years with Munchausen Syndrome: A Case of Psychogenic Dystonia

BACKGROUND: Munchausen syndrome presenting with psychogenic dystonia is a rare condition. PHENOMENOLOGY SHOWN: A psychogenic dystonia case presenting with an acute onset of retrocollis, lower limb dystonia and bizarre gait was diagnosed as Munchausen syndrome. EDUCATIONAL VALUE: Recognizing psychogenic dystonia avoids unnecessary investigations and provides successful treatment.