Somatoform Disorder

Question 1

Define Somatoform Disorder? (2)

Answer 1

REPEATED presentation of MULTIPLE physical symptoms or complaints w/o organic pathology

Characterised by physical symptoms that cannot be accounted for by a physical disorder or other psychiatric disorders but that are nevertheless real. Includes conversion disorders in DSM

Question 2

What is Briquet’s syndrome?

Answer 2

somatoform disorder for at least 2 years

Question 3

Differentials? (3)

Answer 3

Hypochondriasis
Somatoform pain disorder (pain rather than onset of symptoms)
Conversion disorder

Question 4

Mx? (2)

Answer 4

Psychotherapy + behavioural therapy

CBT