Open AccessCatatonia in children and adolescents: A case report of a 13 year old child
Author(s) -
Udena Ruwindu Attygalle,
T. K. Athukorala,
M. R. S. Jayasekara
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
sri lanka journal of psychiatry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2579-2008
pISSN - 2012-6883
DOI - 10.4038/sljpsyc.v9i1.8167
Subject(s) - sri lanka , child and adolescent psychiatry , medical journal , psychiatry , medicine , family medicine , psychology , pediatrics , history , ancient history , south asia
Catatonia is a syndrome involving abnormalities of movements and position, manifesting as excessive and purposeless motor activity or immobility. Even though this condition is well described in adults, catatonia has been less identified and studied in children and adolescents. Early identification of catatonia can lead to better treatment outcomes in this population. In this case report, we discuss the case of a boy aged 12 years and 11 months, who presented with catatonia, and who was later diagnosed as having early onset schizophrenia.
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