The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 2006 , Vol 48 , Num 1
Phagophobia: a case report
1Departments of Ear, Nose and Throat Disease, Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
2 Departments of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Gülhane Military Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
Çiyiltepe M, Türkbay T. Phagophobia: a case report. Turk J Pediatr 2006; 48: 80-84.

Phagophobia is a form of psychogenic dysphagia. Although it is characterized by a fear and avoidance of swallowing food, fluids, or pills, physical examination and laboratory findings are normal. Here, we present a case of phagophobia, who at 13 years of age was brought to our hospital by his family because of his fear and avoidance of swallowing food and loss of weight. After psychiatric interview, the patient underwent an oral peripheral examination, stroboscopic laryngeal evaluation, the Bedside Swallow Evaluation, and the Modified Barium Swallow Study. His physical examination and all laboratory findings were normal. The management of this case included the combination of behavior therapy and a dysphagia management program. After approximately one month of utilizing these techniques, the case showed considerable improvement. Keywords : phagophobia, organic dysphagia, assessment, behavior therapy, dysphagia management program

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