Psychomotor status
J. Van Rossum, A. A. Groeneveld-Ockhuysen and R. J. Arts
Four case histories are reported, including a review of the available
literature since 1956 (35 cases). Contrary to what might be inferred from
the limited number of published cases, the actual prevalence of psychomotor
status must be much higher, as probably many patients' conditions are
mistakingly diagnosed as psychiatric. Neurologic and
electroencephalographic examinations are indicated in all patients with an
apparently acute psychotic behavior combined with an altered state of
consciousness.
