Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in organic brain disease and physical illness.
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a serious complication associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs that has received a great deal of interest in recent times. Although its aetiology has not been fully understood, it often occurs in association with underlying brain disease and physical debilitation. Two such cases are described. The various hypotheses concerning the aetiology and pathogenesis of this condition are also discussed.
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Woodbridge Hospital, Singapore.
D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005476:Fluphenazine / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012307:Risk Factors; D014869:Water Intoxication / Q000150:complications
D005476:Fluphenazine