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    • Catatonia is frequently misdiagnosed as a subtype of schizophrenia.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose catatonia be viewed as a syndrome with multiple potential causes.
    • To emphasize the importance of identifying underlying organic conditions in catatonia.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and clinical case analysis.
    • Differential diagnosis framework development for catatonia.

    Main Results:

    • Schizophrenia is not the sole cause of catatonia.
    • Various medical conditions can manifest as catatonia.

    Conclusions:

    • Catatonia should be recognized as a syndrome, not exclusively a schizophrenia subtype.
    • Physicians must actively rule out serious organic illnesses in patients presenting with catatonia.