Problems with diagnosing Conversion Disorder in response to variable and unusual symptoms

Richard BarnumPrivate practice, Child and adolescent psychiatry, MA, USAAbstract: Conversion Disorder (CD) is a diagnosis offered to explain signs and symptoms that do not correspond to recognized medical conditions. Pediatric patients with variable, vague, and multisystem complaints are at increase...

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Main Author: Barnum R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2014-04-01
Series:Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/problems-with-diagnosing-conversion-disorder-in-response-to-variable-a-a16498