Akinetic mutism due to diphenylhydantoin toxicity

Akinetic mutism (AM) is a rare, specific, unconscious state. An AM patient seems to be awake, lacks mental activity, is unable to speak, and does not respond to any environmental stimulus. Cyclical sleep and awake states are maintained, and incontinence is present. Various factors such as tum...

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Main Authors: S Tütüncüoğlu, M Kantar, H Tekgül, C Candan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 1997-07-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/3417
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