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[Neurological conversion disorders in older children]

Y Keemink1, J P Koopman, R Vecht-van den Bergh

  • 1Academisch Centrum Kinder- en Jeugdpsychiatrie Curium, Oegstgeest.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|September 4, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Conversion disorder in children typically resolves over time. This neurological condition in youth often has a favorable prognosis, though further analysis of psychiatric treatment is recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Context:

  • Conversion symptoms with neurological characteristics are common in children.
  • Prognosis for pediatric conversion disorder is not well-established.
  • This study investigates the long-term outcome of conversion disorder in a pediatric cohort.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prognosis of conversion disorder in children.
  • To analyze the course of conversion symptoms in pediatric patients.
  • To identify factors associated with the outcome of conversion disorder.

Summary:

  • The study followed 35 children (ages 6-16) diagnosed with conversion disorder based on DSM-III-R criteria.
  • Conversion symptoms resolved over time in 15 patients.

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  • Patients with conversion disorder showed higher scores for nervousness compared to a control group.

    • Impact:

    • Conversion disorder in children generally follows a favorable course.
    • Findings suggest that child psychiatric treatment for conversion disorder warrants further prospective investigation.
    • This research contributes to understanding the long-term outcomes of neurological conversion symptoms in pediatric populations.