Successful Treatment of Catatonia: A Case Report and Review of Treatment

Herein, we report the case of a 20-year-old Caucasian male with a previous psychiatric history of schizophreniform, autism, unspecified intellectual disorder, and past medical history of hypertension, who presented after a suicidal attempt. One month prior to admission for the suicidal attempt, the...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-06, Vol.14 (6)
Main Authors: Malone, Kevin, Saveen, Sall, Stevens, Christopher M, McNeil, Shawn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antipsychotics
Camping
Case reports
Catatonia
Consciousness
Electroconvulsive therapy
Emergency medical care
Fainting
Gait
Hallucinations
Oral administration
Psychiatry
Suicidal behavior
Walking
White people
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Summary:Herein, we report the case of a 20-year-old Caucasian male with a previous psychiatric history of schizophreniform, autism, unspecified intellectual disorder, and past medical history of hypertension, who presented after a suicidal attempt. One month prior to admission for the suicidal attempt, the patient had mutism. While admitted, the patient showed signs of mutism, posturing, negativism, and waxy flexibility. Treatment with both aripiprazole and lorazepam was effective and reversed the patient’s catatonia after low-dose titration. This case highlights the importance of reviewing patient history and presenting symptoms in the management of catatonia. Additionally, this case provides an opportunity to review the diagnostic approach and treatment type used for patients presenting with catatonia.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.26328