Subdural haematoma presenting as catatonia in a 20-year-old male: a case report.
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.
James
Bawo Onesirosan
BO
Department of Clinical Services, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria. bawojames@yahoo.com
Omoaregba
Joyce Ohiole
JO
Lawani
Ambrose Onivefu
AO
Ikeji
Charles Onyenibedi
CO
Igbinowanhia
Nosa Godwin
NG