title: [Somatization disorder in children and adolescents].
abstract: Somatization disorder in children and adolescents is a common anxiety disorder. Errors and delays in diagnosis may incur unnecessary expensive and sometimes dangerous medical workup. We review the epidemiology, clinical features, treatment approaches and prognosis. One case study is presented in order to demonstrate this problematic disorder.
authors.affiliation: Adolescents Inpatient Unit, Geha Mental Health Center, P.O. Box 102, Petach Tikva, Israel.
authors.forename: Alona
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gad
authors.forename: Gil
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zalsman
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tyano
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D002666:Psychology, Child