Abstract
This case report describes a 36-year-old schizophrenic man who developed malignant catatonia during a hospital stay. He was treated with benzodiazepines (BZD) and 26 sessions of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After the therapy his condition normalised. Malignant catatonia is a rare condition that develops quickly and fulminantly and is fatal within a few days. ECT treatment is crucial, but despite aggressive treatment the prognosis remains poor.
Udgivelsesdato: 2010-Apr-26
Udgivelsesdato: 2010-Apr-26
Bidragets oversatte titel | Malignant catatonia, a neuro-psychiatric syndrome |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 172 |
Udgave nummer | 17 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1305-6 |
Antal sider | 1 |
Status | Udgivet - 2010 |