Somatoform Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Patient presents with complex medical problem or symptoms that cannot be explained medically Symptoms Consciously Produced • Factitious Disorder - Motivation is primary gain (to assume the sick role) • Malingering - Motivation is secondary gain Symptoms Not Consciously Produced • Illness Anxiety Disorder - Focus is the sick role; not accepting reassurance • Body Dysmorphic Disorder - Focus is appearance; exhibit significant distress Focus is a physical symptom • Pain Disorder - Pain; psychological factors important • Somatization Disorder - Multiple symptoms; long history • Conversion Disorder - Neurologic • Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder - One or more symptoms for at least six months #Somatoform #Conversion #Disorders #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Psychiatry
