If a patient with somatization disorder is described as presenting symptoms in a histrionic manner what has the clinician concluded?

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Histrionic presentation of symptoms refers to a dramatic and exaggerated expression of symptoms that is often vague and seductive. This behavior tends to draw attention and sympathy from others, and may not reflect the actual severity of the physical symptoms.

If a Patient with Somatization Disorder Is Described as Presenting