A case history of abdominal swelling of psychological origin is described. The clinical presentation and psychogenic pathogenesis of the disorder provide a differentiation from pseudocyesis. The psychodynamics of this case are discussed emphasizing the conflict involving strong elements of pre-oedipal aggressivity towards the father image.
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