An unrecognised case of withdrawal neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a case report.
Withdrawal neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a not widely recognised variant of the rare adverse consequence of neuroleptic medication, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). We present a case to bring the disorder to the attention of clinicians responsible for treating serious mental illness and medical and judicial officers who may be involved in investigating serious untoward incidents occurring within a mental health care setting.
Ball
Hadrian
H
Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Hellesdon Hospital, Drayton High Road, Norwich. Hadrian.Ball@nwmhp.nhs.uk
de Waal
Hugo
H
Craig
Ken
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology; D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005555:Forensic Psychiatry; D006801:Humans; D009459:Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000150:complications*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents