Gerra ML, Mutti C, Luviè L, Daniel BD, Florindo I, Picetti E, Parrino L, Marchesi C, Zinno L. Relapsing-remitting psychosis with malignant catatonia: a multidisciplinary challenge.
Neurocase 2022;
28:126-130. [PMID:
35176968 DOI:
10.1080/13554794.2022.2032185]
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Abstract
Malignant catatonia is a life-threatening syndrome that could be observed in various psychiatric and neurological conditions. We describe the challenging case of a young woman with relapsing-remitting malignant catatonia, which finally resolve after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Details regarding her psychiatric symptoms, dynamics, and EEG features during each acute and post-acute phases of the disease are described and long-term follow-ups are provided. We emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary cross talk between neurologists and psychiatrists to ensure adequate management of this dangerous condition. Knowledge and gaps in the field of autoimmune psychosis are also discussed.
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