Klazomania
Klazomania means screaming
History[edit]
The term 'klazomania' was coined by Benedek in 1925.
Etiology[edit]
In Greek, klazo means 'to scream'
Clinical features[edit]
Klazomania is described as attacks of compulsive shouting that happens in many neurological conditions including postencephalitic Parkinsonian syndrome, chronic epidemic encephalitis[1].
Associated conditions[edit]
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis is through a thorough history, physical examination, by a neurologist or other well trained physician. Witnessing an episode can be helpful for the provider but is not required to make a proper differential diagnosis.
Treatment[edit]
Electroconvulsive therapy has been reported to help.[2]
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References[edit]
- ↑ Wohlfart G, Ingvar DH, Hellberg AM. Compulsory shouting (Benedek's "klazomania") associated with oculogyric spasms in chronic epidemic encephalitis. Acta Psychiatr Scand. 1961;36(2):369-77. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.1961.tb01051.x. PMID: 13786189.
- ↑ Hategan A, Bourgeois JA. Compulsive shouting (klazomania) responsive to electroconvulsive therapy. Psychosomatics. 2013 Jul-Aug;54(4):402-3. doi: 10.1016/j.psym.2012.11.004. PMID: 23866075.
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