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Munchausen Syndrome: The First Reported Case of Painted Blood.
Harsh U Manerkar1, Paul Chalakkal1, Siya G Dukle1
1Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Goa Dental College & Hospital, Bambolim, Goa, India.
International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|September 24, 2025
Summary
This case study details Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP), where parents fabricated bleeding in an 11-year-old child using paint. This is the first reported instance of intraoral MSP involving painted blood.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Child Abuse
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) involving the oral cavity is rare.
- This article presents the first reported case of fabricated bleeding in a child using paint.
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