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http://dx.doi.org/10.7231/jon.2014.25.1.063

A Review of Diagnostic Methods on Neurologic Symptoms by Non-organic Causes: A Case of a Patient  

Cho, Min Kyoung (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Lim, Jung Hwa (Department of Oriental Neuropsychiatry, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Park, Seung Chan (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Kim, Do Hyung (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Kim, So Yeon (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Choi, Jun Yong (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Han, Chang Woo (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Park, Seong Ha (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Hong, Jin Woo (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Kwon, Jung Nam (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
Lee, In (Department of Oriental Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
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Journal of Oriental Neuropsychiatry / v.25, no.1, 2014 , pp. 63-72 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this study is to review the diagnostic methods of neurologic symptoms by non-organic causes. Methods: We experienced a case of a motor and sensory disturbance patient without abnormal findings in the diagnostic tests. Using this process, we became aware that it is important to remember some of the methods when treating patients who are suspicious of neurologic symptoms by non-organic causes. Results: First, we should perform a variety of diagnostic tests to exclude the organic causes. Second, we should persistently observe a consistency of the patient's symptoms and attitude. Finally, we should perform a neurological examination in order to acquire the objective physical findings. Conclusions: Because there are limitations in the methods above, we have to be aware of making a mistake regarding the disability by organic causes as that by non-organic causes.
Keywords
Motor and sensory disturbance; Non-organic causes; Neurological examination;
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