Hysterical paralysis

Rheumatol Int. 2007 Jul;27(9):873-4. doi: 10.1007/s00296-006-0290-5. Epub 2006 Dec 29.

Abstract

Hysterical paralysis is an uncommon type of conversion disorder. It can be difficult to diagnose. In cases in which symptoms are difficult to explain neuroanatomically or are functionally inconsistent, hysteria should enter into the differential diagnosis. We report a case of hysterical paralysis that had rapid improvement using physical therapy and antidepressant therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Citalopram / administration & dosage
  • Conversion Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Conversion Disorder / therapy*
  • Depressive Disorder / complications
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diskectomy / adverse effects
  • Diskectomy / psychology
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / psychology
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / surgery
  • Leg / innervation
  • Leg / physiopathology
  • Neuropsychological Tests / standards
  • Paralysis / psychology*
  • Paralysis / therapy*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Sex Factors
  • Stress, Psychological / complications
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Turkey

Substances

  • Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
  • Citalopram