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Jun 14, 2019Keywords:
Catatonia; dementia; lorazepam
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Catatonia in patients with dementia: a case report
Abstract
Catatonia occurring as part of a clinical picture of dementia has been reported with almost all types of dementia. It remains under-diagnosed in older
adults and those with dementia. We review a case of a young patient admitted in our psychiatric department for catatonia and after efficient
treatment with Lorazepam, assessment revealed a dementia. Catatonia is a severe neuropsychiatric syndrome with an excellent prognosis if
recognized and treated without delay.
