Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek: Psychopathological Symptoms
Snout crampt

Definition: Lips puckered as in an exaggerated kiss (Fink and Taylor 2003.)

Exploration: The presence of snout crampt can be established by observing the patient with or without interacting with him/her.

Synonym: Snout spasm

Reference:

Fink M, Taylor MA. Catatonia. A clinician´s guide to diagnosis and treatment. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press; 2003, p. 243.

Carlos Morra and Ernst Franzek

December 22, 2016