Recurrent opisthotonus in catatonia: An atypical presentation.
Indian J Med Sci
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2009 Nov; 63(11) 512-516
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ABSTRACT
Opisthotonus is known to occur in tetanus, rabies, cerebral malaria, neurosyphilis, acute cerebral injury and other medical conditions. Opisthotonus, so far, has not been reported in any major psychiatric disorder. Authors report a case of recurrent opisthotonus presenting concurrently with other catatonic signs which showed dramatic response to combination of lorazepam and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Clinicians should consider the possibility of catatonia in the differential diagnosis of opisthotonus since catatonia can be treated easily with benzodiazepines and ECT.
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Recurrencia
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Catatonia
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Factores de Riesgo
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Moduladores del GABA
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Adulto
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Distonía
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Terapia Electroconvulsiva
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Factores de riesgo
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Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Med Sci
Año:
2009
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