Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a girl without psychosis.

Case report

English

Thacker AK, Radhakrishnan K, Maloo JC, Bohlaga NH.

Neurology Unit, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya.

Br J Clin Pract. 1990 Oct;44(10):425-7.

Abstract

We report a successfully managed case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome in which the diagnosis was delayed by one week because of the absence of an established psychiatric disease. A high degree of clinical suspicion must be maintained if the diagnosis of this rare, curable but often fatal, complication of neuroleptic therapy is not to be missed.

Keywords: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a girl without psychosis.

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