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    • Neurology
    • Psychiatry
    • Speech-Language Pathology

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    • Conversion disorder, characterized by neurological symptoms inconsistent with organic pathology, presents diagnostic challenges.
    • Partial aphonia, a specific manifestation, can significantly impact communication and quality of life.

    Observation:

    • A patient experienced recurrent partial aphonia over a year, with transient spontaneous speech recovery.
    • Symptoms recurred a year later, necessitating further intervention.

    Findings:

    • Speech therapy proved effective in treating both episodes of partial aphonia.
    • Pharmacological interventions did not influence the transient speech recovery during the initial episode.

    Implications:

    • Speech therapy is a viable and effective treatment for conversion disorder presenting as partial aphonia.
    • Understanding the psychopathology, including potential shame mechanisms, is crucial for comprehensive patient management.