Camptocormia and depression: a case report
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Animal Models of Depression - Chronic Despair Model (CDM)
Published on: September 23, 2021
Abstract:
Camptocormia, a sustained forward flexion of the trunk of functional origin, is relatively rare in peace time. It is usually attributed to the dynamics of conversion or psychophysiologic disorder. The association of camptocormia with depression of significant proportions has not been recorded elsewhere. A case report of such a problem in a Navy enlistee during peace time is presented. Treatment with antidepressants and supportive psychotherapy is advocated as a first step when depression occurs in patients with camptocormia.
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