hallucinations in psychiatric disorders

Q: Which hallucination is more common in psychiatric illness? - select one

A) Auditory

B) Visual 

Answer: A

Auditory hallucinations are almost twice as common and can accompany the visual hallucinations. Most visual hallucinations are complex and usually disturbing and lack insight. 

A complete psychiatric evaluation is required.

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References:

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3. Goodwin DW, Alderson P, Rosenthal R. Clinical significance of hallucinations in psychiatric disorders. A study of 116 hallucinatory patients. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1971; 24:76.