Klazomania

Klazomania means screaming

History

The term 'klazomania' was coined by Benedek in 1925.

Etiology

In Greek, klazo means 'to scream'

Clinical features

Klazomania is described as attacks of compulsive shouting that happens in many neurological conditions including postencephalitic Parkinsonian syndrome, chronic epidemic encephalitis.

Diagnosis

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

Electroconvulsive therapy has been reported to help.