Monday, September 28, 2009

Lady with RTA, 6 months ICU stay, terrified at night and afraid to sit in a car

A lady, while driving a car meets with an accident. She was admitted in an ICU for 6 months. After being discharged, she often gets up at night and feels terrified. She is also afraid to sit in a car again. The diagnosis is:

A. Panic disorder
B. Phobia
C. Conversion disorder
D. Post-traumatic stress disorder

Answer is D. Post-traumatic stress disorder.
 Features described are consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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