Nosology and classification Munchausen syndrome by proxy: a case report

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy (MSBP) is a form of child abuse which is seen rarely and diagnosed very hardly. Perpetrators are frequently the mothers in this disorder and the most important diagnostic feature is that the symptoms which are fabricated by perpetrators, not having a purpose of any profit. In this article, a 19-month-old male, who was contaminated by his mother through catheterization, is reported. In this disorder which is frequently overlooked, early diagnosis is possible with multidiciplinary approach.