title: Catatonia associated with glutethimide withdrawal.
abstract: Catatonia is a syndrome that is often considered as a subtype of schizophrenia, although studies have shown that it is most often associated with affective disorders. There are also many medical causes of catatonia. A case is presented in which glutethimide withdrawal seems the most likely explanation for catatonic symptoms.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002389:Catatonia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005984:Glutethimide / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000506:poisoning; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D005984:Glutethimide