title: Camptocormia and depression: a case report.
abstract: Camptocormia, a sustained forward flexion of the trunk of functional origin, is relatively rare in peace time. It is usually attributed to the dynamics of conversion or psychophysiologic disorder. The association of camptocormia with depression of significant proportions has not been recorded elsewhere. A case report of such a problem in a Navy enlistee during peace time is presented. Treatment with antidepressants and supportive psychotherapy is advocated as a first step when depression occurs in patients with camptocormia.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Massa
authors.forename: C B
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Slater
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001416:Back Pain / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel / Q000523:psychology*