Hypernatremia-Associated Catatonia in a Renal Transplant Recipient: A Diagnostic Challenge
Abstract
Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by motor, behavioral, and affective abnormalities and is most commonly associated with psychiatric illness, though medical etiologies are increasingly recognized.We report the case of a 77-year-old female renal transplant recipient who presented with profound altered mental status, hypernatremia, and tacrolimus toxicity, complicated by a catatonialike presentation.Despite correction of metabolic derangements, she exhibited persistent episodes of mutism, stupor, and unresponsiveness.A Bush-Francis Catatonia Rating
Fields of Study & Subjects
Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Electrolyte and hormonal disorders
Neurological Complications and Syndromes
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Spartan Medical Research Journal
- Publisher
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Statewide Campus System
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 2
- Publication date
- 31 July 2026
- Language
- EN