Catatonia associated with late-life psychosis successfully treated with lithium: a case report

Catatonia associated with late-life psychosis successfully treated with lithium: a case report

Abstract Background Catatonia is a psychomotor syndrome that presents various symptoms ranging from stupor to agitation, with prominent disturbances of volition. Its pathogenesis is poorly understood. Benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are safe and effective standard treatments for...

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Main Authors: Hiroko Sugawara, Junpei Takamatsu, Mamoru Hashimoto, Manabu Ikeda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Subjects:
Catatonia
Late-life psychosis
Lithium
Benzodiazepine
Psychotic symptoms
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-021-00336-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12991-021-00336-4

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