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Visual evoked potentials in evaluating sudden visual loss in adolescents: a psychosomatic perspective

Dissociative disorder is a psychiatric illness characterised by signs and symptoms that cannot be associated with medical pathology. It is estimated that 25% of all patients have some form of dissociative disorder. In our papper we described 12 patients with sudden loss of visual acuity as a main symptom. Visual evoked potential testing proved that there was no organic disease involving visual pathway. After extensive examination they have been diagnosed as dissociative dissorders. Their sympotoms improved after pshychiatric treatment. It is important for clinician to keep this diagnosis in mind and to recognize patients that might be suffering from this disorder. Making proper diagnosis correctly and on time is vital for successful treatment.

dissociative disorders ; conversion disorder ; visual loss ; visual evoked potentials ; psychosomatic

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