[Posturographic examination of malingering patients].
BACKGROUND
An aphysiological pattern in computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) may be produced by numerous causes. We analyze the results obtained in this test by a group of malingering patients.


METHODS
This study analyzes a particular group of 7 malingerers, ie patients simulating a false and unreal equilibrium disorder, without any a priori awareness of the gain expected from a pathological report. The condition can only be identified with the very complex postural disorder known as "continuous imbalance." We analyze the results of the dynamic posturography test following the diagnostic criteria described by other authors.


RESULTS
Of the criteria analyzed, we found Cevette's to be the most frequently positive for our study group.


CONCLUSIONS
The wide diversity in the criteria used makes it necessary to apply them together, assuming a high level of suspicion and great care in the diagnostic process.
Rey-Martínez
Jorge
J
Departamento de Otorrinolaringología, Clínica Universitaria, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, España. jrey@unav.es
Rama-López
Julio
J
Pérez-Fernández
Nicolás
N
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008306:Malingering / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture; D012720:Severity of Illness Index