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Resolution of symptoms in neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Author(s) -

Ashish Srivastava,

YvonneD.S. Pereira,

BramhanandS Cuncoliencar,

Nayaik

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

indian journal of psychiatry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.485

H-Index - 34

eISSN - 1998-3794

pISSN - 0019-5545

DOI - 10.4103/0019-5545.70988

Subject(s) - neuroleptic malignant syndrome , muscle rigidity , malignant hyperthermia , psychology , mental state , hyperthermia , medicine , psychiatry , neuroscience , anesthesia

Although neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) manifests consistently with hyperthermia, muscle rigidity, altered mental state, and autonomic instability, heterogeneity exists in the onset, initial manifestations, course, laboratory findings, response to treatment, and pattern of resolution. Comorbid physical conditions tend to confuse the picture. We report a case of NMS with such a presentation.

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