title: Catatonia in adolescence: a case report.
abstract: The pathogenesis of catatonia is poorly understood and it can be fatal without effective treatment. Therefore, a swift diagnosis is necessary to treat this condition. It has been rarely described in children and adolescents. In a literature search, we have found only one reported case of excited catatonia described in a 16-year-old girl. In the following case report, we discuss a 16-year-old boy who presented with bipolar disorder-manic with catatonia. Through this case report, we hope to highlight some key points in the diagnosis and management of catatonia.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Mehta is Chief Fellow, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: Aditi
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mehta
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Carlton
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Franco