Case report: depression, catatonic stupor, and EEG changes in hyperparathyroidism
- 1 November 1973
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Psychological Medicine
- Vol. 3 (4), 509-515
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0033291700054325
Abstract
Synopsis: The case is described of a patient with hyperparathyroidism who developed catatonic stupor, a rare complication. Electroencephalography proved to be of value in deciding the correct diagnosis and treatment. The relationship between hypercalcaemia, psychiatric symptoms, and EEG abnormalities is discussed in the light of the available literature.Keywords
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