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Psychogenic camptocormia.

Frank Skidmore1, Karen Anderson, David Fram

  • 1Department of Neurology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32605, USA. frank.skidmore@neurology.ufl.edu

Movement Disorders : Official Journal of the Movement Disorder Society
|August 23, 2007
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Camptocormia, a severe waist flexion, can be psychogenic. A multidisciplinary approach helped manage a patient with this rare condition, revealing underlying motivations and emotional states.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry
  • Movement Disorders

Background:

  • Camptocormia, or severe forward-waist flexion, was initially linked to conversion disorders in military personnel.
  • The term now encompasses similar postures in Parkinson disease, basal ganglia disorders, and muscular diseases.

Observation:

  • Psychogenic camptocormia, though rare, occurs in civilian populations and poses diagnostic challenges.
  • This case study details a patient initially presenting with a psychogenic camptocormic posture.

Findings:

  • A multidisciplinary approach was instrumental in understanding the patient's motivations and emotional state.
  • This comprehensive strategy proved beneficial for the patient's management.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the importance of considering psychogenic causes in camptocormia, even in non-military contexts.
  • Emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and managing complex cases of camptocormia.