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Astasia-Abasia is seen in

A
Alzeihmer's disease
B
Parkinsonism
C
Hysterical conversion disorder
D
Schizophrenia
High-Yield Explanation
(C) Hysterical conversion disorder # Dissociative Motor Disorders> Motor disturbance usually involves either paralysis or abnormal movements.> 'Abnormal movements' range from tremors, choreiform movements, gait disturbances to convulsive movements.> These movements either occur or increase when attention is directed towards them, and may disappear when patient is watched unobserved.> These movements do not fit the 'typical' clinical picture of the abnormal involuntary movement disorders.> Gait disturbance (astasia abasia) is usually characterized by a wide-based, staggering, jerky, dramatic and irregular gait with exaggerated body movements.

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