The neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
A fatal case of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a young lady with paranoid schizophrenia. Cardiovascular collapse was due to profound hyperkalaemia secondary to rhabdomyolysis. We advise immediate estimation of serum potassium in all suspected cases.
Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow.
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RH
Park
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Jones
J G
JG
O'Donnell
J S
JS
Griffen
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000209:etiology*; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*