Spitting in the ear: a falsified disease using video evidence

We present the case of Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy (MSBP) in which the mother spat and placed blood in her child’s ear, and videoed the result, in order to gain the attentions of the medical profession. This is the first case report of this kind and may represent a disturbing trend in the use of...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology 2005-11, Vol.119 (11), p.926-927
Main Authors: Bennett, A M D, Bennett, S M V, Prinsley, P R, Wickstead, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
(RF) Otorhinolaryngology
Biological and medical sciences
Child Abuse - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Ear
Ear Diseases - diagnosis
External
Factitious Disorders
Female
Hemorrhage - diagnosis
Humans
Infant
Male
Medical sciences
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - diagnosis
Otitis Media
Otitis Media with Effusion - diagnosis
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Saliva
Videotape Recording
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Summary:We present the case of Munchausen’s syndrome by proxy (MSBP) in which the mother spat and placed blood in her child’s ear, and videoed the result, in order to gain the attentions of the medical profession. This is the first case report of this kind and may represent a disturbing trend in the use of digital photography and video to support factitious illnesses.
ISSN:0022-2151
1748-5460
DOI:10.1258/002221505774783502