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. 1976 Jun 19;1(7973):1339-41.
doi: 10.1016/s0140-6736(76)92669-6.

The catatonic syndrome

A J Gelenberg

The catatonic syndrome

A J Gelenberg. Lancet. .

Abstract

Catatonia is often automatically assumed to be a subtype of schizophrenia. This paper proposes that it be considered as a syndrome with various possible causes. Physicians are advised to be aware of potentially serious organic illnesses which may underlie the catatonic syndrome.

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