[Affective factors in the evolution of catatonia: a report of two cases of catatonia in twins]

Actas Luso Esp Neurol Psiquiatr Cienc Afines. 1997 Sep-Oct;25(5):341-6.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The evolution of two twin patients diagnosed of catatonic schizophrenia is studied, through their clinical history, and the incidence of affective factors on the evolution of their clinical chart is evaluated. With regard to the results, the diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder is postulated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Catatonia / diagnosis
  • Catatonia / etiology*
  • Diseases in Twins / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Psychotic Disorders / diagnosis
  • Psychotic Disorders / psychology*
  • Twins / psychology*