Key result
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) successfully resolved relapsing-remitting malignant catatonia in a young woman.
Why the study?
Malignant catatonia is a life-threatening syndrome observed across psychiatric and neurological conditions, requiring effective multidisciplinary management.
Case Report (n=1)
Electroconvulsive therapy can be an effective treatment for relapsing-remitting malignant catatonia, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary management.
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ECT may warrant consideration in relapsing-remitting malignant catatonia; single case leaves open need for controlled trials.
Malignant catatonia is a life-threatening syndrome that could be observed in various psychiatric and neurological conditions. We describe the challenging case of a young woman with relapsing-remitting malignant catatonia, which finally resolve after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Details regarding her psychiatric symptoms, dynamics, and EEG features during each acute and post-acute phases of the disease are described and long-term follow-ups are provided. We emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary cross talk between neurologists and psychiatrists to ensure adequate management of this dangerous condition. Knowledge and gaps in the field of autoimmune psychosis are also discussed.
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Gerra et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Relapsing-remitting malignant catatonia (n=1). Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was evaluated on Resolution of catatonia. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) successfully resolved relapsing-remitting malignant catatonia in a young woman.
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