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September 16, 2025European PsychiatryOpen Access

Functional Neurological Disorder with functional ptosis: Clinical challenges and opportunities for learning. (Case study)

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SCS. CrowleyOOOrna O’TooleEOEric O’Neill

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Overview

Case study reveals the complexity of functional neurological disorder and highlights multidisciplinary approaches.

Key Points

  • A multidisciplinary team approach significantly improved symptoms in a case of relapsed functional neurological disorder.
  • The patient presented with severe facial pain and ptosis, which evolved, challenging initial diagnosis and treatment.
  • Relapse of functional neurological disorder can follow minor stress or trauma, indicating the need for vigilant monitoring and support.
  • Establishing the diagnosis of functional neurological disorder early can enhance patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

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Crowley et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d454cb31b076d99fa5a502https://doi.org/10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.1225
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