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A somaticizing adolescent: an approach to evaluation and therapy.

S H Pincus, E J Poliandro, L R Jaffe

    Journal of Adolescent Health Care : Official Publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
    |September 1, 1983
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    Adolescents with chronic somatization may have underlying psychological disorders. Early recognition by physicians can prevent costly, unnecessary medical evaluations and improve patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Pediatrics
    • Psychosomatic Medicine

    Background:

    • Adolescent somatization is often linked to undiagnosed psychological disorders.
    • Chronic somatization can lead to significant healthcare system costs.

    Observation:

    • The presented case highlights a patient with chronic somatization.
    • This case illustrates diagnostic challenges in adolescents.

    Findings:

    • Failure to identify underlying psychopathology is a key issue.
    • This can result in frequent, unnecessary medical testing.

    Implications:

    • Physicians must consider psychological disorders in adolescent somatization.
    • Improved diagnostic approaches can reduce healthcare expenditures.

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  • Timely recognition improves patient outcomes and reduces system burden.