title: Somatoform disorders.
abstract: Somatoform disorders are characterized by physical complaints which have no organic basis and are commonly seen by both generalists and specialists. A case report and clinical descriptions of the major somatoform disorders are presented and recommendations for clinical management made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Black
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007046:Hysteria / Q000523:psychology; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000523:psychology*