Journal List > Ewha Med J > v.18(4) > 1083240

Yun: A Case of Pseudoseizure Due to Childhood Incest

Abstract

One case is described in which pseudoseizure developed after father-daughter incest anddisappeared after psychotherapeutic exploration of the incestuous experience. Patient was youngadult female referred for seizures, suicide attempts, self-destructive ideations and acting outs,and dissociative symptoms. It is suggested that, female young adults presented to the clinicianwith symptoms of pseudoseizure, a detailed history should be taken to explore for the possibility of incest.

TOOLS
Similar articles