The historical roots of the terms hysteria, conversion disorder and somatisation are mentioned and a modern concept of conversion disorder and somatisation is depicted. Neurobiological findings and aspects of medical differential diagnosis are summarized and practical recommendations for the handling of this patient group are given.
Journal title abbreviation:
NERVENHEILKUNDE
Year:
2005
Journal volume:
24
Journal issue:
10
Pages contribution:
913-918
Language:
de
Print-ISSN:
0722-1541
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie