Diagnostic criteria for 300.11 Conversion Disorder
A. One or more symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary motor or sensory function that suggest a… » »
Diagnostic criteria for 300.11 Conversion Disorder
A. One or more symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary motor or sensory function that suggest a… » »
Differential Diagnosis
The major diagnostic concern in evaluating potential conversion symptoms is the exclusion of occult neurological or other general medical conditions… » »
Diagnostic Features
The essential feature of Conversion Disorder is the presence of symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary motor or sensory function that… » »
Subtypes
The following subtypes are noted based on the nature of the presenting symptom or deficit:
Associated Features and Disorders
Associated descriptive features and mental disorders. Individuals with conversion symptoms may show la belle indifference (i.e., a relative… » »
Specific Culture, Age, and Gender Features
Conversion Disorder has been reported to be more common in rural populations, individuals of lower socioeconomic… » »