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Hallucinations as a conversion reaction

B A Fitzgerald, C E Wells

    Diseases of the Nervous System
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Complex visual and auditory hallucinations can manifest as a conversion reaction. This condition presents unique qualitative differences compared to other hallucination types.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Psychiatry
    • Psychosomatic Medicine

    Background:

    • Conversion reactions, a subset of somatic symptom disorders, can present with diverse neurological and psychological symptoms.
    • Hallucinations are typically associated with psychotic disorders, neurological conditions, or substance use.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with complex visual and auditory hallucinations.
    • These hallucinations were determined to be a manifestation of a conversion reaction.

    Findings:

    • The reported hallucinations exhibited distinct qualitative characteristics differentiating them from hallucinations in other etiologies.
    • This case suggests a unique phenomenological profile for conversion disorder-related hallucinations.

    Implications:

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    • Highlights the importance of considering conversion reactions in the differential diagnosis of complex hallucinations.
    • Suggests that the underlying mechanisms of conversion disorder may influence sensory perception distinctly.
    • Warrants further research into the neurobiological and psychological underpinnings of conversion disorder-induced hallucinations.