title: [Neuroleptic malignant syndrome].
abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but often serious complication of treatment with antipsychotic drugs. The syndrome is characterized by hyperthermia, altered state of consciousness, muscular rigidity and autonomous dysfunction. The article reviews the syndrome and presents a case-history.
authors.forename: J O
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Johannessen
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bergrem
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
vernacular_title: Malignt neuroleptikasyndrom.