Neurology® Podcast
An Updated Round Table Discussion on FND: Diagnosis of FND and New Phenotypes
Aug 3, 2023
Experts discuss the positive diagnostic approach to Functional Movement Disorder, the evolution of diagnosing Functional Neurological Disorders, complexities of diagnosing FND with chronic pain, and the significance of a team-based approach in managing FND.
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- FMD is now a positive diagnosis with clear clinical signs, shifting from a diagnosis of exclusion.
- Neurologists use specific motor patterns and video EEGs to identify rule-in signs for functional seizures in FMD.
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Diagnosis of FMD as a Positive Diagnosis
Functional movement disorder (FMD) is identified as a central nervous system disorder where symptoms are linked to brain dysfunction. It is crucial to emphasize that FMD is a positive diagnosis with clear clinical signs for accurate assessment. This represents a shift from viewing FMD as a diagnosis of exclusion to actively diagnosing it based on specific clinical indicators, aiding neurologists in making more precise diagnoses.
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