title: Hysterical paralysis.
abstract: Hysterical paralysis is an uncommon type of conversion disorder. It can be difficult to diagnose. In cases in which symptoms are difficult to explain neuroanatomically or are functionally inconsistent, hysteria should enter into the differential diagnosis. We report a case of hysterical paralysis that had rapid improvement using physical therapy and antidepressant therapy.
authors.affiliation: Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Clinics of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Samanpazari, Ankara, Turkey. cigdematan@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ciğdem
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Atan
authors.forename: Umit
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Seçkin
authors.forename: Hatice
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bodur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D015283:Citalopram / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003291:Conversion Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017586:Diskectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000523:psychology / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation / Q000503:physiopathology; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests / Q000592:standards; D010243:Paralysis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012737:Sex Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014421:Turkey
chemical_list: D015283:Citalopram; D017367:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors