Psychogenic Limb Length Discrepancy of Upper Limbs
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
ntroduction: Body dysmorphic disorder is an obsessive preoccupation that some aspect of one's own appearance is severely flawed. The thoughts are pervasive and intrusive, keeping the person occupied for several hours a day. Limb Length discrepancy is difference in the lengths of the two arms or the two legs. Among the many causes of limb length discrepancy, a very rare cause can be psychogenic. Psychogenic disorders are very common accounting for as high as 9% of neurological admissions but there are no previous reports of apparent limb length discrepancy due to psychogenic factors. Case report: We present a case report of a girl who after a consultation with a quack for shoulder pain was convinced that her left arm was shorter than right arm. She was diagnosed and treated as Body Dysmorphic Disorder and patient was counselled thoroughly. Conclusion: Among the many causes of limb length discrepancy, body dysmorphic syndrome or psychogenic limb length discrepancy can be one. Psychogenic disorders are known to cause disturbance in gait and stance but there are no previous reports of apparent limb length discrepancy due to psychogenic factors.
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Faisal Younis Shah, Hilal Ahmad Kotwal, Mir Shahid-ul- islam
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