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[Munchausen syndrome by proxy]

N Bocquet1, P Boileau, M Castanet

  • 1Service de métabolisme, génétique, neurologie, hôpital Necker-Enfants-Malades, Paris, France.

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|August 1, 1997
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Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a form of child abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child. Early physician recognition is crucial to prevent harm and ensure child protection.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Abuse
  • Medical Ethics

Background:

  • Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a severe form of child abuse.
  • It involves a caregiver fabricating or inducing symptoms in a child, often the mother.
  • Diagnosis is challenging due to varied presentations and deceptive parental behavior.