title: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: case report and review.
abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal disorder that has been associated with the use of antipsychotic medications. Because neuroleptic malignant syndrome is rare, clinicians often have a low index of suspicion for the disorder which may lead to delayed treatment and increased mortality. This article describes a case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome and briefly reviews current diagnostic criteria and treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI 49506, USA. timdykstra@aol.com
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Dykstra
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Menolasino
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D014150:Antipsychotic Agents