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Psychogenic movement disorders.

Vanessa K Hinson1, W Blake Haren

  • 1Department of Neurosciences, Murray Center for Research on Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston Memorial Hospital, Charleston, SC 29425, USA. hinsonvk@musc.edu

The Lancet. Neurology
|July 22, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing and treating psychogenic movement disorders requires careful consideration due to their complex symptoms. Effective management involves avoiding unnecessary tests and utilizing psychiatric treatments, with depression or anxiety aiding prognosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • Psychogenic movement disorders (PMDs) present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, mimicking organic involuntary movements.
  • Symptoms include acute onset, rapid progression, variable movements, and incongruent patterns.
  • Effective management requires avoiding iatrogenic harm and employing psychiatric interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of PMDs.
  • To highlight key clinical characteristics and prognostic factors.
  • To emphasize the role of psychiatric treatment in managing PMDs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical characteristics of PMDs.
  • Analysis of factors influencing prognosis.

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  • Discussion of treatment strategies, including psychotherapy and antidepressants.

    • Main Results:

    • PMDs exhibit unique features like variability and incongruent movement patterns.
    • Comorbid depression or anxiety are positive prognostic indicators.
    • Long-standing symptoms and certain psychiatric diagnoses predict poorer outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis and tailored psychiatric treatment are crucial for managing PMDs.
    • Prognosis is influenced by symptom duration, onset, and comorbid psychiatric conditions.
    • Further research into specific treatments for PMDs is warranted.