Hysterical seizures as a manifestation of "depression" in old age.
A case of hysterical seizures is presented which is ultimately diagnosed as depression and treated successfully with tricyclic antidepressants. The need to re-examine our understanding of illness and the effect of classification on treatment decisions is emphasized.
D000368:Aged; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012640:Seizures / Q000523:psychology*