title: Recurrence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome via an inadvertent rechallenge in a woman with mental retardation.
abstract: A case was described in which neuroleptic malignant syndrome reoccurred as the result of an inadvertent rechallenge in a woman with mild mental retardation. This potentially lethal disorder has an incidence of approximately 1% and a mortality rate of about 15%. Individuals with mental retardation are thought to be at greater risk, and some recommendations were offered to prevent recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Golden Gate Regional Center, San Francisco, CA 94105.
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Boyd
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D006220:Haloperidol