TY - JOUR AU - Jennifer Kesey AU - Anceslo Idicula AU - Desirae Mckee AU - Sharmila Dissanaike PY - 2015/10/09 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - A unique case presentation of recurrent self-inflicted chemical burns JF - The Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles JA - The Chronicles VL - 3 IS - 12 SE - Case Reports DO - UR - https://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/232 AB - A 52-year-old man was admitted to multiple burn facilities five years after an initial work-related chemical burn to his hand, with the claim of a non-healing burn. Further investigation identified characteristics of self-inflicted burn for primary and secondary gain. A literature review of clinically relevant case studies is presented to aid in the identification and diagnosis of suspected factitious illness. Factitious disorders of the hand are frequently under-reported due to variability in presentation, difficulty in detection, and the need for repeat observations necessary for psychological diagnosis. This case serves to highlight key techniques in clinical approach and management for malingering disorders of the upper extremity. ER -