Ganser syndrome as a dissociative disorder: A case report

Ganser syndrome was first described in 1898 by Sigbert Ganser in 4 prisoners. 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 fictitious disorder; currently, it is classified under 'dissociative disorder not otherwise specified.' We report a case of a 38 year old woman with Ganser syndrome. The symptoms started 9 months after the death of her brother's children.