title: Fatal recurrence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
abstract: The clinical features of a fatal case of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome are presented. The fatal episode was a recurrence of the syndrome after a milder episode 3 months earlier. Prescription of neuroleptics was continued unchanged following the latter, as a correct diagnosis was not made at the time. The case emphasises the importance of early recognition of the syndrome and the possibility of spontaneous remission of symptoms despite continued neuroleptic treatment.
authors.affiliation: Cluain Mhuire Family Centre, Blackrock, Dublin.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McCarthy
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bourke
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fahy
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Binchy
authors.forename: M X
authors.initials: MX
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005475:Flupenthixol / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012008:Recurrence; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D005475:Flupenthixol