Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a report of two cases in Nigeria.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome occurring in two Nigerians are reported. The features of this life threatening complication of treatment with neuroleptic drugs are highlighted with a view to emphasizing the need for the clinician to consider it a possibility in any febrile patient with a history of neuroleptic ingestion. The increased awareness will aid early diagnosis and prompt management which are necessary to prevent fatal outcome.
Akindele
M O
MO
Odejide
A O
AO
Abiodun
O A
OA
Adeniran
R A
RA
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy