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M Amore

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PubMed1992

Heatstroke and hyperthermias.

We describe the pathogenesis and the typical clinical and laboratory features of the hyperthermia syndromes that may develop during neuroleptic drug treatment, environmental exposure or following the use of inhalational anesthetics. Since the features are similar and confusion is possible we emphasize the need for prompt diagnosis so that appropriate treatment, can be started without delay. Hyperthermic reactions have common pathophysiological mechanisms and they may be seen as an abnormal individual response to organic and functional stressors.

Animals↗
PubMed1991

Leuko-araiosis.

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PubMed1988

Pisa syndrome. Report of a case.

Very few cases of Pisa syndrome have been reported. The syndrome consists of dystonic symptoms, namely, tonic flexion of the trunk to one side and its slight rotation. It appears to be a side effect of prolonged antipsychotic therapy. We report on a case of Pisa syndrome in which withdrawal significantly improved the dystonic symptoms. However, a severe exacerbation of schizophrenic symptoms required the immediate resumption of neuroleptic therapy which was followed by the reappearance of dystonic symptoms. Associated anticholinergic medication led to only a slight improvement.

Adult↗
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[Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and related conditions].

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is characterised by muscular rigidity, fever and signs of severe vegetative nervous system involvement. Its etiopathogenesis is still unclear and the disease is potentially fatal. Its clinical aspects, which are often only partially manifested, make it difficult to formulate a correct diagnosis in time, not least due to the problem of differential diagnosis with other syndromes with similar symptoms but a different pathogenesis, psychopathology and therapy: acute lethal catatonia, fatal acute delirium, heat-stroke, malignant hyperthermia. The speed of the diagnosis is vital for effective therapy, but this is made even more difficult by the need approach. The paper presents eleven case studies; after an analysis of the numerous clinical aspects of the syndrome and the definition of its diagnostic parameters, an appropriate therapeutic protocol is outlined. Lastly, the problem of retreatment using a neuroleptic of the same or a different class is discussed once the acute phase has been overcome.

Amantadine↗
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[Dynamic psychopathology for a unified approach to psychogenic eating disorders].

The paper focuses on psychopathological problems relating to psychogenic dietary disorders. Using a psychodynamic approach, the Authors hypothesise the existence of a structural "continuum" which links these diseases to the contexts of either exaggerated food consumption or reduced or insufficient food intake. The discussion in centered on the dynamic-genetic aspect, also taking into account intermediate psychopathological morphologies, which underlies this branch of clinical psychiatry. The failure to overcome "infantile dependence" is identified as the most important genetic factor. The type and efficacy of strategy used to neutralise the persistent anxiety caused by this unresolved "separation/identification" of the Ego shape the individual symptomatology of each dietary disorder described in the study.

Anxiety, Separation↗
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[Dynamic psychopathology of anorexia nervosa. Clinical hypothesis].

In this paper the Authors discuss the psychopathological problem of nervous anorexia. Moving from a psychodynamic point of view, they examine the anorexic defensive strategy and the psycho-pathogenetic aspects which are probably involved in its expression.

Anorexia Nervosa↗
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[The catatonic dilemma].

In discussing some clinical cases the paper suggests an interpretation of catatonic syndrome based on the original and main characteristics of this psychopathological condition. Kahlbaum described this disease underlining the "affective" symptoms, but since then, catatonia has been considered a schizophrenic syndrome. The paper proposes a definition of catatonia based on Kahlbaum's earlier view in which the complex of psychomotor disturbances can be seen as the expression of schizophrenia, bipolar psychoses or of a specific cyclic disease.

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