Open AccessResolution of symptoms in neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Author(s) -
Yvonne Da Silva Pereira,
Ashish Srivastava,
Bramhanand S Cuncoliencar,
Nayaik
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of psychiatry/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.