Trance states - a case report. For the first time, trance states have
been included in the International Classification (ICD-10) as a separa
te identity. The case of a 13-year-old boy is presented and the diagno
stic process discussed especially the differentiation between trance s
tates and epilepsy. Psychotherapy and the in-patient treatment course
are described including the factors facilitating a positive outcome.