scholarly journals Factitious disorder (Munchausen's syndrome) in oncology: case report and literature review

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 707-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad R. Baig ◽  
Tomer T. Levin ◽  
Wendy G. Lichtenthal ◽  
Patrick J. Boland ◽  
William S. Breitbart
2005 ◽  
Vol 119 (11) ◽  
pp. 926-927 ◽  
Author(s):  
A M D Bennett ◽  
S M V Bennett ◽  
P R Prinsley ◽  
M Wickstead

We present the case of Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy (MSBP) in which the mother spat and placed blood in her child’s ear, and videoed the result, in order to gain the attentions of the medical profession. This is the first case report of this kind and may represent a disturbing trend in the use of digital photography and video to support factitious illnesses.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-22
Author(s):  
E. A. Strel’tsov

This literature review reviews Munchausen syndrome. The question of its nosological affi liation is considered, etiological theories and epidemiological indicators are presented. The options for the development of the clinical picture, the problems of therapy are described. A systematic literature search was conducted using the Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, elibrary, and other databases.


2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Mousailidis ◽  
Carlo Lazzari ◽  
Shafalica Bhan‐Kotwal ◽  
Basavaraja Papanna ◽  
Ahmed Shoka

Cases Journal ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakeeb A Khan ◽  
Christine A Davey ◽  
Shamsul A Khan ◽  
Peter J Trigwell ◽  
Srinivas Chintapatla

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 345-348
Author(s):  
Ilana C Walters ◽  
Rachel MacIntosh ◽  
Kim D Blake

Abstract Factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA) and malingering by proxy (MAL-BP) are two forms of underreported child maltreatment that should remain on physicians’ differential. This case of a 2-year-old boy, which spans 6 years, reveals the complexity in and difficulties with diagnosis. Key features include the patient’s mother using advanced medical jargon to report multiple disconnected concerns and visits to numerous providers. As a result, the patient underwent many investigations which often revealed normal findings. FDIA was suspected by the paediatrician, especially following corroboration with the child’s day care and past primary health care provider. This case demonstrates the possible overlap in diagnoses, which are characterized by a lack of consistent presentation and deceitful caregivers, often complicated by true underlying illness. The authors use clinical experience and limited existing literature to empower paediatricians to confidently diagnose and report FDIA and MAL-BP to limit future harm to children.


2001 ◽  
Vol 124 (5) ◽  
pp. 595-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emre A. Yucel ◽  
Nesil Keles ◽  
Kianoush Arami ◽  
Serkan Orhan ◽  
Kemal Deger

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