Summary:
The symptoms were indicative of Functional Neurologic Symptom Disorder or Conversion Disorder belonging to the subtype of Psychogenic Blepharospasm. Dr.
Yamini consultant psychiatrist said 'The child was flown down to centres in Mumbai and Chennai for diagnosis but in vain. Later she was referred to our hospital and she was diagnosed with the condition and appropriate treatment was initiated'. Psychogenic blepharospasm is a rare manifestation of Conversion Disorder where an individual suffers from involuntary closure of eyes. This rare condition is very challenging in terms of diagnosis and treatment..