[Somatization disorder in children and adolescents]
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Alona Gad1, Gil Zalsman, Samuel Tyano
1Adolescents Inpatient Unit, Geha Mental Health Center, P.O. Box 102, Petach Tikva, Israel.
Abstract:
Somatization disorder in children and adolescents is a common anxiety disorder. Errors and delays in diagnosis may incur unnecessary expensive and sometimes dangerous medical workup. We review the epidemiology, clinical features, treatment approaches and prognosis. One case study is presented in order to demonstrate this problematic disorder.
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