A case of malingering: feigning a painful disorder in the presence of true medical illness

Pain Med. 2000 Sep;1(3):280-2. doi: 10.1046/j.1526-4637.2000.00028.x.

Abstract

The potential for malingering must always be considered among patients presenting with pain. When malingering is identified, care may be discontinued. This case report describes a patient who feigned sickle cell crisis, a painful condition, in the presence of other identifiable and potentially painful medical illnesses.