Dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue

Definition

Dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue is characterised by all of the features of Dissociative Amnesia, accompanied by dissociative fugue, i.e., a loss of a sense of personal identity and sudden travel away from home, work, or significant others for an extended period of time (days or weeks). A new identity may be assumed.

Exclusions

• postictal fugue in epilepsy

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