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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Medicine

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  • Catatonia is a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by psychomotor disturbances and autonomic dysfunction.
  • It presents across diverse psychiatric, neurological, and medical conditions, yet often remains undiagnosed.
  • International classifications show significant divergence, highlighting ongoing debate surrounding its conceptualization and symptomatology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on catatonia.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges and clinical underrecognition.
  • To summarize established diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of catatonia.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria and classification systems.
  • Summary of treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Catatonia presents with a wide range of psychomotor and behavioral alterations.
  • Diagnostic rating scales have been developed to aid clinical identification.
  • Benzodiazepines and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are primary treatment options, irrespective of the underlying cause.

Conclusions:

  • Despite its varied presentation and diagnostic complexities, catatonia requires prompt recognition.
  • Standardized diagnostic tools are essential for accurate identification in clinical practice.
  • Effective first-line treatments, including benzodiazepines and ECT, are available to manage catatonia.