Recurrent caustic esophagitis: a clinical form of Munchausen syndrome by proxy
- Authors:
- CLIN Benedicte, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 33(5), May 2009, pp.293-295.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This short article is about Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) also known as illness fabricated or induced (FII). The authors report a case involving a 9 month old infant suffering from caustic oesophagitis following administration by the child's mother of an anti limescale agent in her food. The authors had not identified any other cases of poisoning with caustic substances in the medical literature.
- Subject terms:
- case studies, child abuse, fabricated or induced illness;
- Location(s):
- France
- Link:
- Journal home page
- ISSN print:
- 0145-2134