Sudden catatonic stupor with disastrous outcome.
Catatonic stupor occurred in two psychiatric inpatients, predisposing them to staphylococcal pneumonia, venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Disastrous outcomes ensued. Catatonic stupor can lead to fatal complications, and aggressive medical and psychiatric therapy is indicated.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002389:Catatonia / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011023:Pneumonia, Staphylococcal / Q000209:etiology*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology*