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      Category : Health Centers > Mental Health (Mental Disorders)

Munchausen Syndrome

Alternate Names : Factitious Disorder, Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, MSP

Munchausen Syndrome | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

There is no known prevention for Munchausen syndrome. Recognizing MSP can prevent continued abuse. Unnecessary, expensive, and possibly dangerous medical testing can then be avoided.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

A person may undergo many unnecessary tests and procedures before Munchausen syndroome is diagnosed.

What are the risks to others?

Munchausen syndrome by proxy can lead to the death of the child.


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Munchausen Syndrome: Treatment & Monitoring

Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/02/01



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