[Anxiety disorders and organic pathology: a differential diagnosis difficulty]

Rev Med Liege. 2002 May;57(5):303-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The diagnostic criteria for panic disorder include symptoms commonly experienced by patients with organic diseases. We report a case of coronary artery spasm in a patient with chest pain, exhibiting atypical characteristics, and accompanied by symptoms of nervousness. The approach and the management of anxiety disorders are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Chest Pain / etiology
  • Coronary Vasospasm / complications
  • Coronary Vasospasm / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Errors*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Panic Disorder / diagnosis*
  • Panic Disorder / etiology