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Case Reports
. 1985 Jun;30(4):278-80.
doi: 10.1177/070674378503000413.

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

K I Shulman, I L Silver
Case Reports

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

K I Shulman et al. Can J Psychiatry. 1985 Jun.

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.

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