title: Subdural haematoma presenting as catatonia in a 20-year-old male: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Catatonia is a common presentation to psychiatric services in developing countries. Medical causes of catatonia are common and often missed. Identifying causes for catatonia is important not only to guide proper management but to determine prognostic outcomes
  
  
  METHODS
  We report a case of a 20-year-old male who presented with catatonia. Subsequent investigations revealed a chronic subdural haematoma. Implications of late presentation to orthodox services are discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Careful clinical observation, investigation and a high index of suspicion are necessary to effectively manage this condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Services, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria. bawojames@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Bawo Onesirosan
authors.initials: BO
authors.lastname: James
authors.forename: Joyce Ohiole
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Omoaregba
authors.forename: Ambrose Onivefu
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Lawani
authors.forename: Charles Onyenibedi
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Ikeji
authors.forename: Nosa Godwin
authors.initials: NG
authors.lastname: Igbinowanhia