Conversion disorder upon emergence from general anesthesia—A case report and review of literature
Nourah A. Alshathri, Saleh Binsaleh, Abdalrahman Al Saadon, Nuha M. Alkhawajah, Abdelazeem Eldawlatly
Abstract
Conversion disorder (CD) is a neurological symptom that is not related to any medical or neurological disease. Symptoms can range from sensory complaints to loss of consciousness. Psychological stressors such as surgery and anesthesia are considered a precipitating factors. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent unnecessary interventions. Here, we report a case of a patient who developed CD upon emergence from general anesthesia.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineConversion disorderPsychological interventionStressorDiseaseConsciousnessAnesthesiaIntensive care medicineMedical literaturePsychiatryNeurosciencePathologyPsychologyTakotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated PhenomenaElectroconvulsive Therapy StudiesPsychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments