Munchausen by proxy syndrome mimicking childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus.

In conclusion, the first case of MBPS mimicking cSLE, resulting in multiple unnecessary examinations and treatments with delayed diagnosis was reported.
PMID: 30616452 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Lupus - January 7, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Kuhne ACA, Pitta AC, Galassi SC, Gonçalves AMF, Cardoso ACA, Paz JA, Campos LMA, Silva CA Tags: Lupus Source Type: research