J. Attri, R. Khetarpal, Rajinder P Singh, Lipsy Bansal
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Abstract
Hysterical paralysis is an uncommon, psychogenic, nonorganic loss of motor function precipitated by some type of traumatic event. Typically, it is a diagnosis of exclusion after all the organic causes have been ruled out. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the phenomenon of hysterical paralysis.