Clinical Case Database / Category: Patient Management
Catatonic syndrome
Publication details
Dr. Graham Stuart McMillan, Ms. Ayesha Ejaz
Foundation Years Journal, volume 5, issue 10, p.25 (123Doc Education, London, December 2011)
Abstract
A case will be presented of a first episode of psychosis with features of catatonic syndrome. Diagnostic challenges are discussed and some potential pitfalls in treatment are detailed. A brief discussion about these matters follows with reference to some current ideas around the diagnosis, treatment and classification of catatonic syndrome.
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Authors
Dr. Graham Stuart McMillan
Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry, Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS Board
Graham.Mcmillan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Ms. Ayesha Ejaz
4th year medical student at Glasgow University.
0605953E@student.gla.ac.uk
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