Long standing trismus as the initial presentation of acute catatonic schizophrenia.
A case is reported where long standing trismus was the presenting factor in a case of catatonic schizophrenia. The investigations and treatment are described.
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Department of Oral Surgery, Kings College Hospital, London.
D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D012560:Schizophrenia, Catatonic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014313:Trismus / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology