英文摘要 |
Background: Conversion disorder is thought of using physical symptoms to symbolize unbearable psychological symptoms. The value of drug interview in treating conversion disorder is at present unknown and few studies exist in reporting lorazepam interview for psychogenic aphonia. Case report: A 40-year-old female patient suffered from aphonia suddenly after her husband mistrusted her infi - delity. She received surgical treatment of pituitary gland tumor one month before her onset of aphonia. After visiting psychiatric outpatient clinic, she was carefully examined. She did not show any apparent MRI fi ndings related to aphonia. She was diagnosed as psychogenic aphonia, and she started to phonate 1-2 syllables during lorazepam interview with cards of pictures and word messages, and she could speak several words 5-6 hours later. On the following day she could speak fl uently. Conclusion: We suggest that lorazepam interview with proper use of cards with pictures and word messages could be one of treatments for patients with psychogenic aphonia. |