Catatonic Syndrome – A Review.
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2007-04
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Catatonia is common in clinical practice, though prevalence of affected patients has
decreased over time. It is a syndrome with varies etiologies. Causative factors range
from schizophrenia, depression, drug induced adverse effects to organic causes. It
may present in two forms: stuporous and excited.
Schizophrenia is thought to the most common cause, however, evidence suggest
that it is more common in depression. Successful treatment of catatonia with lorazepam
supports it.
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Gupta Laxmi N, Verma Kamal K, Singhal Ashok K, Dayal Prabhu, Sriniwash, Jain Vikram, Gupta Prerana, Catatonic Syndrome – A Review. Delhi Psychiatry journal. 2007 Apr; 10 (1): 19-25.