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Simultaneous Laryngopharyngeal and Conventional Esophageal pH Monitoring
Published on: December 14, 2020
[Mental retardation and somatoform disorder with globus pharyngeus: a case study of comorbidity]
Daria Piacentino1, Roberto Politi, Marianna M Moscariello
1Unità Operativa Complessa di Psichiatria e Psicofarmacologia, Dipartimento di Scienze Psichiatriche e Medicina Psicologica, Sapienza Università di Roma. daria.piacentino@gmail.com
Aim:
The case study of a young woman affected by moderate mental retardation and somatoform disorder not otherwise specified, with globus pharyngeus, is reported. The purpose is to show how an articulated diagnosis and treatment of individuals with mental retardation and comorbid psychopathology may produce syndromal and functional recovery.
Methods:
Psychometric testing of the patient was performed, in order to monitor the prescribed, duloxetine-based, treatment.
Results:
After six weeks of treatment the patient underwent full remission.
Discussion:
The correct identification of psychiatric comorbidity is the prerequisite for an appropriate complementary pharmacological intervention, aimed at improving the quality of life.
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