title: Difficulties in diagnosing neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
abstract: This report describes a recent case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare adverse effect of antipsychotic medications. Assessment of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome was carried out by using the Naranjo Algorithm Probability Scale which resulted in a highly probable reaction to haloperidol. The difficulties in establishing the diagnosis in this patient lead to late intervention resulting in a slow recovery and prolonged hospitalization. Our objective in this presentation is to highlight the importance of early recognition of this potentially fatal adverse drug reaction.
authors: Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Armed Forces Hospital, PO Box 7897, Riyadh 11159, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel/Fax. +966 (1) 4777714 Ext. 3432. E-mail: monizolezzi@yahoo.com.
authors: Monica S
authors: MS
authors: Zolezzi
authors: Abdullah M
authors: AM
authors: Al-Hathloul