title: [Autism and catatonia: successful treatment using lorazepam. A case study].
abstract: A 24-year-old man who was mentally retarded and had an autistic disorder, developed mutism and motor symptoms. He was diagnosed with catatonia and was treated successfully with lorazepam. Additionally, we review the literature about the diagnosis and treatment of catatonia in patients with autism; in such cases accurate diagnosis is vital but is complicated by overlapping symptoms.
authors: C F
authors: CF
authors: de Winter
authors: F
authors: F
authors: van Dijk
authors: W M A
authors: WM
authors: Verhoeven
authors: D M
authors: DM
authors: Dhossche
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Stolker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000150:complications*; D002389:Catatonia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008140:Lorazepam / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D008140:Lorazepam