Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a case of post-partum psychosis.
A 27-year-old woman with a post-partum psychosis developed NMS which proved difficult to diagnose because of the organic features of the presenting illness. Possible contributory factors to the development of NMS included exhaustion, a non-specific viral illness, and rapid loading with haloperidol.
Price
D K
DK
Department of Psychiatry, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Swidon, Wilts.
Turnbull
G J
GJ
Gregory
R P
RP
Stevens
D G
DG
D000328:Adult; D002746:Chlorpromazine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D006220:Haloperidol; D002746:Chlorpromazine