Psychogenic Vertigo
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چکیده
Psychogenic vertigo is a disorder that merits attention from both ENT and psychiatry services as its genesis and complex symptomatology have roots in both these fields. This article is an endeavor to sift through all information that is available about it and present concisely about its evolution, its current status and all clinical aspects that are of contemporary relevance.
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