Complex dissociation following maternal suicide attempt in a 17-year-old female: a case report

This case highlights a rare presentation of dissociative amnesia with stupor and conversion disorder. The diagnosis was initially challenging owing to amnesia masking the stressor. Careful exclusion of organic causes and thorough psychological assessment were key. This case underscores the importance of identifying underlying trauma in complex dissociative presentations.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2025-11-19
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05673-6
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Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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Complex dissociation following maternal suicide attempt in a 17-year-old female: a case report

Shota Hanyu
Journal of Medical Case Reports
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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Complex dissociation following maternal suicide attempt in a 17-year-old female: a case report

Shota Hanyu
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Abstract

This case highlights a rare presentation of dissociative amnesia with stupor and conversion disorder. The diagnosis was initially challenging owing to amnesia masking the stressor. Careful exclusion of organic causes and thorough psychological assessment were key. This case underscores the importance of identifying underlying trauma in complex dissociative presentations.

Journal of Medical Case ReportsVol. 19(1)
Hanazono Hospital (JP), Kitano Hospital (JP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
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