[Posturographic examination of malingering patients].
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چکیده
INTRODUCTION An aphysiological pattern in computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) may be produced by numerous causes. We analyze the results obtained in this test by a group of malingering patients. PATIENTS AND METHOD This study analyzes a particular group of 7 malingerers, ie patients simulating a false and unreal equilibrium disorder, without any a priori awareness of the gain expected from a pathological report. The condition can only be identified with the very complex postural disorder known as "continuous imbalance." We analyze the results of the dynamic posturography test following the diagnostic criteria described by other authors. RESULTS Of the criteria analyzed, we found Cevette's to be the most frequently positive for our study group. CONCLUSIONS The wide diversity in the criteria used makes it necessary to apply them together, assuming a high level of suspicion and great care in the diagnostic process.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta otorrinolaringologica espanola
دوره 58 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007