Catatonia in an adolescent with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Catatonia in children and adolescents has received little research attention. Treatment and course of catatonia in an adolescent patient with Prader-Willi Syndrome are presented. Clinical features of a small series of published case reports of catatonia in children and adolescents are reported. The association between catatonia, Prader-Willi Syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders is discussed.
Dhossche
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Department of Psychiatry, University of South Alabama, Mobile 36693-3327, USA.
Bouman
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D000293:Adolescent; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D002389:Catatonia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000187:drug effects; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D011218:Prader-Willi Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology; D018967:Risperidone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents; D006220:Haloperidol; D018967:Risperidone; D008140:Lorazepam