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Open Access 01-12-2006 | Review

The catatonic dilemma expanded

Authors: Heath R Penland, Natalie Weder, Rajesh R Tampi

Published in: Annals of General Psychiatry | Issue 1/2006

Abstract

Catatonia is a common syndrome that was first described in the literature by Karl Kahlbaum in 1874. The literature is still developing and remains unclear on many issues, especially classification, diagnosis, and pathophysiology. Clinicians caring for psychiatric patients with catatonic syndromes continue to face many dilemmas in diagnosis and treatment. We discuss many of the common problems encountered in the care of a catatonic patient, and discuss each problem with a review of the literature. Focus is on practical aspects of classification, epidemiology, differential diagnosis, treatment, medical comorbidity, cognition, emotion, prognosis, and areas for future research in catatonic syndromes.

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Title: The catatonic dilemma expanded
Authors: Heath R Penland
Natalie Weder
Rajesh R Tampi
Publication date: 01-12-2006
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Annals of General Psychiatry / Issue 1/2006
Electronic ISSN: 1744-859X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1744-859X-5-14

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