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Pediatric case study and review: is it a conversion disorder?

Eve G Spratt¹, Stephanie G Thomas

¹Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA. spratte@musc.edu

International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine

|August 30, 2008

Summary

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Misdiagnosing conversion disorder in adolescents can lead to severe neurological issues. A spinal cord arteriovenous malformation was the actual cause of unexplained physical symptoms in a pediatric patient.

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Electromagnetic Source Imaging in Presurgical Evaluation of Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Electromagnetic Source Imaging in Presurgical Evaluation of Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Published on: September 20, 2024

Area of Science:

Neurology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry

Background:

Adolescent patients frequently present with unexplained physical symptoms in healthcare settings.
Diagnosing conversion disorder can be challenging due to complex medical presentations and potential for misdiagnosis.

Observation:

This case report details a pediatric patient initially suspected of having conversion disorder.
The patient experienced unexplained physical symptoms coinciding with family stressors.

Findings:

A spinal cord arteriovenous malformation was identified as the underlying cause.
This condition is rare in pediatric patients and often diagnosed late.

Implications:

Accurate and thorough medical workups are crucial to avoid misdiagnosis of conversion disorder.
Early identification of conditions like spinal cord arteriovenous malformations is vital to prevent long-term neurological damage in children.