"Catatonia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by one or more of the following essential features: immobility, mutism, negativism (active or passive refusal to follow commands), mannerisms, stereotypies, posturing, grimacing, excitement, echolalia, echopraxia, muscular rigidity, and stupor; sometimes punctuated by sudden violent outbursts, panic, or hallucinations. This condition may be associated with psychiatric illnesses (e.g., SCHIZOPHRENIA; MOOD DISORDERS) or organic disorders (NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT SYNDROME; ENCEPHALITIS, etc.). (From DSM-IV, 4th ed, 1994; APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)
| Descriptor ID |
D002389
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C10.597.606.115 C23.888.592.604.115 F01.145.126.156 F01.700.165
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| Concept/Terms |
Catatonia, Organic- Catatonia, Organic
- Catatonias, Organic
- Organic Catatonia
- Organic Catatonias
- Organic Catatonic Disorder
- Catatonic Disorder, Organic
- Catatonic Disorders, Organic
- Organic Catatonic Disorders
Schizophreniform Catatonia- Schizophreniform Catatonia
- Catatonia, Schizophreniform
- Catatonias, Schizophreniform
- Schizophreniform Catatonias
Catatonia, Malignant- Catatonia, Malignant
- Catatonias, Malignant
- Malignant Catatonia
- Malignant Catatonias
- Lethal Catatonia
- Catatonia, Lethal
- Catatonias, Lethal
- Lethal Catatonias
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| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Catatonia" by people in Profiles.
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Definitive treatment options for pediatric catatonia should include electroconvulsive therapy. Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2021 Jun; 30(6):985-986.
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When to consider electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2020 04; 141(4):304-315.
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The FDA Final Order on ECT Devices, Finally. J ECT. 2019 06; 35(2):69-70.
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The Role of Amantadine Withdrawal in 3 Cases of Treatment-Refractory Altered Mental Status. J Psychiatr Pract. 2017 05; 23(3):191-199.
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Optimizing ECT Technique in Treating Catatonia. J ECT. 2016 Sep; 32(3):149-50.
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Additional Procedures Performed During Electroconvulsive Therapy Anesthesia. J ECT. 2016 Sep; 32(3):e7-8.
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Pervasive refusal syndrome: A misnomer for catatonia. Asian J Psychiatr. 2015 Dec; 18:113.
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for catatonia in a patient with schizophrenia and synthetic cannabinoid abuse: a case report. J ECT. 2013 Dec; 29(4):e61-2.
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for catatonia: delay may be risky. Lupus. 2013 Mar; 22(3):336.
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Cases of catatonia on an academic electroconvulsive therapy service: lessons to learn. J ECT. 2011 Sep; 27(3):259-61.