Seizures and the Dandy-Walker syndrome: a case of suspected pseudoseizures.
BACKGROUND
A major pitfall in the diagnosis of conversion disorder is the difficulty in ruling out organic causes. METHODS. A 19-year-old female was referred with seizures and the Dandy-Walker syndrome. We continued the medical workup and also treated the patient with psychotherapy.


RESULTS
The patient's symptoms gradually abated, however, the headaches remained. No neurologic illness evolved during the follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of pseudoseizures is suggested according to clinical evaluation and follow-up. A multidisciplinary approach is recommended in such cases for efficient diagnosis and treatment.
Iancu
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Psychiatric Division, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
Kotler
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Lauffer
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Dannon
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P
Lepkifker
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E
D000328:Adult; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003616:Dandy-Walker Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012640:Seizures / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed