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  • Demyelinating Diseases

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  • Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome with diverse etiologies.
  • Demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, can present with catatonic symptoms.
  • Understanding this association is crucial for effective patient management.

Observation:

  • A 47-year-old female experienced recurrent catatonic episodes.
  • The patient had an underlying demyelinating disease.
  • Symptoms included confusion, reduced oral intake, and motor and speech difficulties.

Findings:

  • Neurological evaluation, brain imaging, and lab tests were performed.
  • Treatment with lorazepam and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) led to initial improvement.
  • Catatonia relapsed after abrupt medication cessation.

Implications:

  • Demyelinating diseases should be considered in the differential diagnosis of catatonia.
  • This case underscores the importance of sustained treatment and careful withdrawal protocols.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms linking demyelination and catatonia.