{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Hematemesis in Children: A Potential Sign of Parental Psychiatric Disorder.
{Author}: Benhachem M;Tkak H;Elouali A;Babakhouya A;Rkain M;
{Journal}: Cureus
{Volume}: 16
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 2024 Jun
暂无{DOI}: 10.7759/cureus.61985
{Abstract}: Munchausen's syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a rare form of abuse characterized by the fabrication or induction of symptoms of illness in a child by a close relative, typically a parent, leading to multiple consultations and varying degrees of invasive medical interventions. Various clinical presentations are described in the literature, ranging from organic manifestations to psychiatric expressions. This syndrome remains a challenging diagnosis to make and requires increased awareness among healthcare professionals. Prompt recognition is key to preventing potential long-term comorbidities and even fatalities. Here, we are reporting two cases of MSBP manifested by bleeding, with the perpetrator being the mother.