Catatonia: Our current understanding of its diagnosis, treatment and pathophysiology.

Volume: 6, Issue: 4, Pages: 391 - 398
Published: Dec 22, 2016
Abstract
Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome that has been reported to occur in more than 10% of patients with acute psychiatric illnesses. Two subtypes of the syndrome have been identified. Catatonia of the retarded type is characterized by immobility, mutism, staring, rigidity, and a host of other clinical signs. Excited catatonia is a less common presentation in which patients develop prolonged periods of psychomotor agitation. Once thought to be a...
Paper Details
Title
Catatonia: Our current understanding of its diagnosis, treatment and pathophysiology.
Published Date
Dec 22, 2016
Volume
6
Issue
4
Pages
391 - 398
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