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Subdural haematoma presenting as catatonia in a 20-year-old male: a case report
Bawo Onesirosan James1, Joyce Ohiole Omoaregba, Ambrose Onivefu Lawani
1Department of Clinical Services, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin-City, Edo State, Nigeria. bawojames@yahoo.com
Introduction:
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
Case Presentation:
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.
Conclusion:
Careful clinical observation, investigation and a high index of suspicion are necessary to effectively manage this condition.
