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[An adolescent with conversion deafness]
Tijdschrift Voor Psychiatrie
|April 12, 2018
Summary
A teenager
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Audiology
Background:
- Progressive hearing loss in adolescents can be challenging to diagnose.
- Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder) may present with somatic symptoms.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old adolescent presented with progressive hearing loss.
- Extensive somatic investigations were conducted.
- The patient was diagnosed with conversion disorder.
Findings:
- Psychotherapy resulted in successful rehabilitation for the adolescent.
- The patient's quality of life significantly improved following treatment.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering psychological factors in unexplained somatic symptoms.
- Emphasizes the need for effective diagnostic and treatment strategies for conversion disorder.
- Underscores the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in managing complex cases, despite practical challenges.
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