Catatonia after liver and kidney transplantation.
We present the case of a 52-year-old man who developed catatonia after undergoing liver and kidney transplantation. This is the third reported case of catatonia after liver transplant. Because of the unique and effective therapy for a syndrome that may resemble delirium, schizophrenia or neuroleptic malignant syndrome, it is important that physicians be alert to the signs of catatonia, particularly in the postoperative setting.
Kalivas
Kerri K
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of California, Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA.
Bourgeois
James A
JA
D002389:Catatonia / Q000209:etiology*; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications