%0 Journal Article %A Jonathan Segal %A Alison Lam %A Simon William Dubrey %A Evangelos Vasileiadis %T Stroke mimic: an interesting case of repetitive conversion disorder %D 2012 %R 10.1136/bcr-2012-007556 %J BMJ Case Reports %P bcr2012007556 %V 2012 %X Stroke mimics can account for up to 5% of all acute stroke presentations.They are more frequent in those under 50 years of age, with some estimates of prevalence as high as 21% of acute stroke presentations in this age group. We describe a case of repetitive stroke mimic episodes, the recognised associated precipitants, diagnostic clues and management. %U https://casereports.bmj.com/content/casereports/2012/bcr-2012-007556.full.pdf