Functional neurological disorder supported by unintentional synergic movement: the hip abductor sign

BMJ Case Reports 2026

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Authors: Keito Ishihara, Keisuke Tachiyama, Hiroyuki Naito, Shuichiro Neshige
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2025-269246
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References: 2

Abstract

A man in his 50s presented with a 2 year history of dysaesthesia and difficulty moving his left leg, which began acutely after workplace stress and sudden severe left groin pain while standing. Although the pain gradually improved, it persisted partially, accompanied by ongoing dysaesthesia below

Fields of Study & Subjects

Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Medical Case Reports and Studies Neurological and metabolic disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Case Reports
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
e269246–e269246
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN