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Episodically Remitting Akinetic Mutism Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Received December 17, 1997; revised February 3, 1998; accepted April 24, 1998. From the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Address correspondence to Dr. Chacko, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030.

Akinetic mutism is characterized by alertness with near complete absence of volitional activity. The authors report a case of episodically remitting akinetic mutism following subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Key Words: Akinetic Mutism • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage • Seizures • Status Epilepticus

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