Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy – A Rare but Real Type of Abuse
Munchausen by proxy is a rare form of abuse that presents a significant risk of morbidity and mortality for the child, with the mother being responsible for the vast majority of cases. We describe the clinical case of a 2-year-old boy admitted by fever, vomits, diarrhoea and refusal to feed. During...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Pediatria
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics |
| Online Access: | https://pjp.spp.pt/article/view/20072 |