title: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: review and analysis of 115 cases.
abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal consequence of neuroleptic use that has recently gained wide attention. In this article the authors critically review the previous literature and analyze all case reports in the English-language literature (115 cases) for 43 variables. The results are discussed in light of prior literature, and recommendations are made for future research.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011379:Prognosis
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents