| Abstract | A 24-year-old man who was mentally retarded and had an autistic disorder, developed mutism and motor symptoms. He was diagnosed with catatonia and was treated successfully with lorazepam. Additionally, we review the literature about the diagnosis and treatment of catatonia in patients with autism; in such cases accurate diagnosis is vital but is complicated by overlapping symptoms. |
| Authors | C F de Winter, F van Dijk, W M A Verhoeven, D M Dhossche, J J Stolker |
| Journal | Tijdschrift voor psychiatrie
(Tijdschr Psychiatr)
Vol. 49
Issue 4
Pg. 257-61
( 2007)
ISSN: 0303-7339 Netherlands |
| Vernacular Title | Autisme en katatonie. Een succesvolle behandeling met lorazepam. |
| PMID | 17436212
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
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| Chemical References |
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
- Lorazepam
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Autistic Disorder
(complications)
- Catatonia
(diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)
- Humans
- Hypnotics and Sedatives
(therapeutic use)
- Lorazepam
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Treatment Outcome
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