A case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy with subsequent stalking behavior

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
Andrew D Reisner

Abstract

A case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (factitious disorder by proxy) wherein the patient presented with symptoms of severe borderline personality disorder and questionable psychotic symptoms is discussed. This patient was also adjudicated for harassing and stalking a child protective services worker assigned to her case. Issues pertaining to possible feigning of psychotic symptoms were addressed in her inpatient treatment. Despite doubts concerning the veracity of some of her psychotic symptoms, the patient responded well to clozapine, and she was subsequently able to stay out of the psychiatric hospital for longer periods and make a reasonably good adjustment to living in a group home. After refusing to continue with clozapine therapy because of weight gain concerns, her adjustment declined.

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Dec 11, 2013·Hospital Pediatrics·Mary V GreinerSara H Sinal
Mar 2, 2013·The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry·Troy E McEwan, Susanne Strand

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