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Dissociative disorder presenting as catatonia
P Sarkar1, B Patra, F A Sattar
1Classified Specialist and Associate Professor in Psychiatry, CH (SC), Pune - 411040.
Abstract:
Three cases of dissociative disorder presenting with catatonia are described. Catatonia is generally believed to be associated with schizophrenia. However, many other conditions are also known to cause catatonia. A brief review of literature is provided. All the cases improved rapidly with a few ECTs. This report aims to highlight the presentation of dissociative disorders with catatonia. It also seeks to bring to notice the need to avoid lumping all non-organic catatonics under the rubric of schizophrenia so as to ensure proper treatment.
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