Organic disease and associated psychopathology in a patient group with conversion symptoms
Lecompte, D.
Acta Psychiatrica Belgica 87: 662-669
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8967 PMID: 3452985 Document Number: 290132
The author examines the relationship between conversion symptoms and organic disease Over 20% of patients with conversion symptoms suffer from an organic pathology. These patients show also evidence of concurrent psychiatric disorders. The author suggests to view conversion as a symptom rather than a diagnosis.
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