Open AccessBloody tears: A rare presentation of munchausen syndrome case report and review
Author(s) -
Mansour Fuad Karadsheh
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.152271
Subject(s) - medicine , bloody , presentation (obstetrics) , tears , physical examination , munchausen syndrome , surgery , nose , case presentation , general surgery , poison control , injury prevention , child abuse , medical emergency
We report a 16-year-old Jordanian female who presented with bleeding from both eyes of sudden onset. Her physical examination was remarkable for blood pouring from both eyes, and normal otherwise examination including eye and nose examination. During hospital stay, it was noted that "bleeding" occurred only when alone in the room. She later was seen to prick her finger tips of the left hand with her right hand using a hair clip. She denied any psychological problems, and later did not show for follow-up. Munchausen syndrome as a cause of bleeding is discussed.