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Conversion deafness.

M Wolf·M Birger·J Ben Shoshan·J Kronenberg
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Abstract

Conversion deafness is very rarely encountered among adults. This report will illustrate two cases of this somatoform disorder following different traumatic experiences. It emphasizes the difficulties in establishing the diagnosis and reviews various aspects of treatment.

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Accidents, TrafficAdultAudiometryBlast InjuriesConversion DisorderDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHearing Loss, FunctionalHumansMaleCase ReportsJournal Article

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M Wolf, M Birger, J Ben Shoshan, J Kronenberg. 1993. Conversion deafness.. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348949310200505

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