title: Monolimb paralysis after laparoscopic appendectomy due to conversion disorder.
abstract: Limb paralysis can develop for various reasons. We found a 13-year-old patient who became paralyzed in her lower extremities after laparoscopic appendectomy. Some tests, including electrodiagnostic studies and magnetic resonance imaging, were performed to evaluate the cause of lower limb paralysis. None of the tests yielded definite abnormal findings. We subsequently decided to explore the possibility of psychological problems. The patient was treated with simultaneous rehabilitation and psychological counseling. Paralysis of the patient's lower extremity improved gradually and the patient returned to normal life. Our findings indicate that psychological problems can be related to limb paralysis without organ damage in patients who have undergone laparoscopic surgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea.
authors.forename: Gihyeong
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ryu
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea.
authors.forename: Sung Hyuk
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Song
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea.
authors.forename: Kyeong Hwan
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Appendectomy; Conversion Disorder; Paralysis