Catatonia: harbinger of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
Five consecutive cases of the NMS are presented, in all of which a catatonic state preceded the onset of the condition. Catatonia would appear to represent a highly significant risk factor for the NMS and a possible causal link between the two disorders is suggested.
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
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D000328:Adult; D002389:Catatonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D002746:Chlorpromazine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003987:Dibenzothiazepines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D012307:Risk Factors
D003987:Dibenzothiazepines; D002746:Chlorpromazine