Functional Neurological Disorder in Adults

R I Med J (2013). 2024 Nov 1;107(11):34-36.

Abstract

Functional neurological disorder (FND) is a heterogenous group of disorders with limitations in one or more neurologic systems without a structural or anatomic cause. Elements of diagnosis, evaluation and management are similar between children and adults though diagnostic considerations can be more complex with suspected FND in adults. This article will focus on issues specific and relevant to adults.

Keywords: FND; Functional neurologic disorder; adult.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Conversion Disorder / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases* / diagnosis