title: Munchausen syndrome by proxy in twins.
abstract: A family is described in which twin infants had repeated admissions for apparent haemoptysis. It was proved that the mother was simulating these episodes and she eventually injured one of the children with a pin. The mother has subsequently shown some evidence of a Munchausen tendency in herself.
mesh_terms: D002649:Child Abuse; D004200:Diseases in Twins; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000235:genetics*