Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome: Case Report

Abstract

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MBP) is a form of child abuse in which the perpetrator induces, exaggerates, or fabricates illness in his/her child. symptoms are highly variable. Diagnosis is essential because of the high associated morbidity and mortality. A ten-year-old, nine-month-old girl presented to our emergency department with complaints of seizures and nosebleeds. MBP was considered in the patient without any complaints during hospitalization and due to the normal test examination. In complaints without an etiological cause, MBP should be considered in the differential diagnosis.

Keywords

• munchausen by proxy
• child
• epilepsy