A case of dissociative convulsions presented as frequent epilepsy-like seizures

A case of dissociative convulsions presented as frequent epilepsy-like seizures

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Dissociative convulsions, a prominent form of dissociative (conversion) disorder formerly known as dishwashing liquid hysteria, are a common and elusive differential diagnosis from epilepsy.However, the treatment of such patients is always challenging and frustrating due to poor response to the routinely used interventions in most situations.Here, we present a case with dissociative convulsions in order to catch the eye of the clinicians and sunglass case researchers on the recognition of clinical manifestation and exploration of therapeutic strategies.