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Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology Volume 13, 1991 - Issue 5
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Neuropsychological presentation of ganser symptoms

Elizabeth A. Heron Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego
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Mark Kritchevsky Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego; Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego
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Dean C. Delis Veterans Administration Medical Center, San Diego; Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego
Pages 652-666 | Accepted 05 Nov 1990, Published online: 04 Jan 2008
 
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Abstract

We describe a patient with memory complaints whose history of head injury, polysubstance abuse and positive neurological findings suggested the presence of dementia. Neuropsychological testing revealed inconsistent performance plus multiple verbal and visuospatial approximate answers leading to the diagnosis of a Ganser episode. This case illustrates the importance of neuropsychological assessment in diagnosing Ganser symptoms and in differentiating this disorder from organic conditions and malingering.

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