title: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a report of two cases in Nigeria.
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Akindele
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Odejide
authors.forename: O A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Abiodun
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Adeniran
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy