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Is it Munchausen syndrome by proxy?

H Perera1, S P Lamabadusuriya, G D de Silva

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo.

The Ceylon Medical Journal
|September 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a form of child abuse where mothers fabricate illness in their children. Early recognition of unexplained symptoms is crucial for diagnosis and intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Child Psychology
  • Forensic Psychiatry

Background:

  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a recognized form of child abuse.
  • MSP often remains undiagnosed in pediatric settings, leading to extensive and unnecessary medical investigations for children.
  • The condition involves fabricated illness by a caregiver, typically the mother.