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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Abuse
  • Psychiatry

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  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a rare form of child abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child.
  • Diagnosis of MSP can be challenging due to the caregiver's deceptive behaviors and the child's non-specific symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report cases of Munchausen syndrome by proxy in children from Oman.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges and emphasize the need for increased awareness and policy development.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of five children diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy over a four-year period (1996-1999).
  • Analysis of clinical presentations, maternal histories, diagnostic timelines, and laboratory findings, particularly antiepileptic drug levels.

Main Results:

  • Five children (3 female, 2 male; aged 1-11 years) were diagnosed with MSP.
  • Mothers fabricated histories of uncontrolled epilepsy, with high carbamazepine levels noted in children.
  • Diagnostic delays ranged from 18 months to 6 years (mean 2.8 years).
  • Discrepancy between reported history and clinical presentation was a key diagnostic indicator.

Conclusions:

  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy exists in Oman but may be underrecognized.
  • Increased awareness within the medical community is crucial for early identification and intervention.
  • Development of national or regional child protection councils is urgently needed to manage these cases.