Astasia-abasia. A conversion reaction. Prognosis.

Twenty-seven children and adolescents were diagnosed as having astasia-abasia on the basis of a conversion reaction between 1965 and 1979. Follow-up information was obtained by questionnaire or a telephone interview from all but one patient over periods ranging from 5 to 22 years. Twenty-two patients thought that they were in good health, but nine patients had some minor complaints, such as leg weakness or stomach pains.