Catatonic Schizophrenia

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Contents 1 Genetics 2 Clinical-manifestations 3 Complications 4 More General Terms 5 Additional Terms 6 References

Genetics

• defects in MLC1 gene associated with periodic catatonia a familial subtype of catatonic schizophrenia

Clinical-manifestations

• stupor
• rigidity
• posturing
• excitement
• negativism

Complications

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• disease interaction(s) of psychosis with functional incontinence

More General Terms

• schizophrenia

Additional Terms

• catatonia

References

1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1145-1147
2. UniProt [1]

catatonic schizophrenia (includes periodic catatonia)