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Background
Factitious disorder imposed on self (FDIS), also known as Munchausen's syndrome, is a psychological disorder characterized by falsification of physical or psychological symptoms without an obvious external incentive. Oral presentations of FDIS are infrequently reported, and diagnosis might be challenging because affected patients often have impressive skills in fabricating symptoms and...
Background and Purpose
Lateral elbow pain represents a common musculoskeletal disorder, mostly non‐specific and benign. In rare cases, it can be the first symptom of a severe disease such as Ewing's sarcoma (ES). ES is the second most common primary malignant bone tumor in the young population, with a high probability of an unfavourable prognosis.
Case Presentation
This case report presents the...