| Catatonia in encephalitis and nonconvulsive seizures: a case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20153983 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 20-year-old woman was admitted for psychosis. On further investigation, she was found to be have viral encephalitis and generalized nonconvulsive seizures. After the seizures were controlled, she remained in a prolonged catatonic state. Repeated intravenous benzodiazepine administration, improved her cognition dramatically. This case emphasizes that catatonia may occur after encephalitis and nonconvulsive seizures. |
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Authors:
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Kinshuk Sahaya; David Lardizabal |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2010-02-13 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epilepsy & behavior : E&B Volume: 17 ISSN: 1525-5069 ISO Abbreviation: Epilepsy Behav Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-15 Completed Date: 2010-06-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100892858 Medline TA: Epilepsy Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 420-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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(c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65212, USA. sahayak@missouri.edu |
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Alpha Rhythm Catatonia / etiology* Encephalitis / complications* Epilepsy, Generalized / complications* Female Humans Posture / physiology Young Adult |
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