Dysphagia and chronic schizophrenia: a case report.
It is known that dysphagia in schizophrenia could result from acute or tardive dystonic reactions or parkinsonism as a result of neuroleptics. This case illustrates that dysphagia may be inherent in schizophrenia itself and not necessarily be due to neuroleptics.
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Unit II, Woodbridge Hospital, Jalan Woodbridge, Singapore.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology*; D004435:Eating; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology