Pisa syndrome in an adolescent on neuroleptic medication.
To our knowledge Pisa syndrome in childhood or adolescence has not previously been described. The syndrome developed in an adolescent girl following administration of neuroleptic medication for psychotic features, and was transiently thought to be abnormal illness behaviour. This case emphasises the need for early diagnosis and rapid effective treatment.
Turk
J
J
Department of Psychological Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, London.
Lask
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D004409:Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D014268:Trifluoperazine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014268:Trifluoperazine