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ArticleJournal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale2018

When symptoms don't fit: a case series of conversion disorder in the pediatric otolaryngology practice.

Lisa Caulley, Scott Kohlert, Hazen Gandy, Janet Olds, Matthew Bromwich

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Article in Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Lisa CaulleyFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Scott KohlertFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Hazen GandyFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Janet OldsFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Matthew BromwichFaculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada. mbromwich@cheo.on.ca.
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario · CAOttawa Hospital · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundConversion disorder refers to functional bodily impairments that can be precipitated by high stress situations including trauma and surgery. Symptoms of conversion disorder may mimic or complicate otolaryngology diseases in the pediatric population. CASE PRESENTATION: In this report, the authors describe 3 cases of conversion disorder that presented to a pediatric otolaryngology-head and neck surgery practice. This report highlights a unique population of patients who have not previously been investigated. The clinical presentation and management of these cases are discussed in detail. Non-organic otolaryngology symptoms of conversion disorder in the pediatric population are reviewed. In addition, we discuss the challenges faced by clinicians in appropriately identifying and treating these patients and present an approach to management of their care.

conclusionIn this report, the authors highlight the importance of considering psychogenic illnesses in patients with atypical clinical presentations of otolaryngology disorders.

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AdolescentChildConversion DisorderFemaleHumansMaleConversion disordersMisdiagnosisOtolaryngologyPediatrics

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PMID29843801
PMCPMC5975680
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