DEATH FROM LOWER NEPHRON NEPHROSIS COMPLICATING ACUTE CATATONIC EXCITEMENT
Abstract
1. A case of acute catatonic excitement terminated by fatal lower nephron nephrosis is described.
2. The importance of anticipating and precluding such a progression of pathophysiology is emphasized.
3. Available studies on the fluid, metabolic, and electrolyte balance of such hyperactive psychotic patients are minimal and await further elucidation.
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