The neuroleptic malignant syndrome and pneumomediastinum.
A patient is described who suffered from the neuroleptic malignant syndrome, complicated by a pneumomediastinum. This has not been reported previously.
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Professional Unit, Royal Liverpool Hospital.
D000328:Adult; D002746:Chlorpromazine / Q000009:adverse effects; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000150:complications*; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology
D006220:Haloperidol; D002746:Chlorpromazine