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Convergence spasm in conversion disorders: prevalence in psychogenic and other movement disorders compared with controls

23 Sept 2011

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BACKGROUND: Convergence spasm refers to transient ocular convergence, miosis and accommodation associated with disconjugate gaze mimicking abducens palsy. While it may be a manifestation of brainstem pathology, this sign is often associated with conversion (somatisation) disorders and, if unrecognised as a sign of a psychogenic disorder, it may lead to unnecessary and occasionally invasive evaluation. METHODS: To...

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PMID: 21949106
DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2011-300733

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