Illness anxiety disorder was previously referred to as malingering hysteria.

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Illness anxiety disorder and malingering hysteria are two distinct and separate diagnoses. Illness anxiety disorder involves a preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, despite having no or mild symptoms, while malingering hysteria involves intentionally feigning or exaggerating symptoms for secondary gain (such as financial compensation or avoiding responsibilities). The term "malingering hysteria" is no longer used in modern diagnostic criteria.

Illness Anxiety Disorder Was Previously Referred to as Malingering Hysteria