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June 9, 2026Neurology

A Case of Malignant Catatonia Complicated by Seizures and Respiratory Failure Mimicking Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Diagnostic Challenge (P8-18.006)

Sarah Zubair Hesham Kelani Mohammad Jadidi Tarek Elshourbagy Noah George Anderson Oluwasina Williams Tariq Muamar Mohamed Sabra Nuveed Loqman Artem Sunik Moshe Mizrahi Lisa R. Merlin David P. Lerner

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This report aims to outline the complexities in diagnosing malignant catatonia, especially when it resembles autoimmune encephalitis.
Detailed case analysis of a patient exhibiting symptoms of malignant catatonia.
Assessment of complications including seizures and respiratory failure.
The case exemplifies the overlap of symptoms, complicating the diagnosis.
Successful identification of malignant catatonia despite initial misdiagnosis.

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Case report highlights diagnostic challenges of malignant catatonia in a complex presentation.

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Zubair et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf393faef96ed7f05613e https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000215865

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