Hysterical seizures as a manifestation of "depression" in old age

K I Shulman; I L Silver

doi:10.1177/070674378503000413

Hysterical seizures as a manifestation of "depression" in old age

Can J Psychiatry. 1985 Jun;30(4):278-80. doi: 10.1177/070674378503000413.

Authors

K I Shulman, I L Silver

PMID: 4016665
DOI: 10.1177/070674378503000413

Abstract

A case of hysterical seizures is presented which is ultimately diagnosed as depression and treated successfully with tricyclic antidepressants. The need to re-examine our understanding of illness and the effect of classification on treatment decisions is emphasized.

Publication types

Case Reports
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Aged
Conversion Disorder / diagnosis*
Depressive Disorder / diagnosis*
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Seizures / psychology*