Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an uncommon, severe illness that consists of fever, muscular rigidity, and stupor. Various neuroleptics have been associated with the disease. A detailed neurological, medical, and neuropathological evaluation of this case was performed. Presumably, the syndrome is secondary to biochemical dysfunction of the basal ganglia and possible of the hypothalmus.
D000328:Adult; D001479:Basal Ganglia / Q000503:physiopathology; D002746:Chlorpromazine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005334:Fever / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D009127:Muscle Rigidity / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013577:Syndrome
D002746:Chlorpromazine