title: Extreme illness exaggeration in pediatric patients: a variant of Munchausen's by Proxy?
abstract: Reported cases of Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome in children suggest common psychosocial features for child and family. The possibility is explored that these same features are also present in a subgroup of children with documented, but very mild, illness. Suggestions for the diagnosis and management of this problem are offered, emphasizing a multidisciplinary team approach.
authors: Department of Pediatrics.
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Masterson
authors: Department of Pediatrics.
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Dunworth
authors: Department of Pediatrics.
authors: Nancy
authors: N
authors: Williams
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001249:Asthma / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000523:psychology*; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009034:Mother-Child Relations; D009110:Munchausen Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012803:Sick Role