Falsification of physical or psychological signs or symptoms, or induction of injury or disease, associated with identified deception.
The individual presents himself or herself to others as ill, impaired, or injured.
The deceptive behavior is evident even in the absence of obvious external rewards.
The behavior is not better explained by another mental disorder, such as delusional disorder or another psychotic disorder.
Falsification of physical or psychological signs or symptoms, or induction of injury or disease, on another, associated with identified deception.
The individual presents another individual (victim) to others as ill, impaired, or injured.
The deceptive behavior is evident even in the absence of obvious external rewards.
The behavior is not better explained by another mental disorder, such as delusional disorder or another psychotic disorder.
Factitious disorder
Somatic symptom disorder
Malingering
Conversion disorder
Illness anxiety disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Benzodiazepine withdrawal
Medical condition or mental disorder not associated with intentional symptom falsification