Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Johannessen, J.O.; Bergrem, H.
Tidsskrift for den Norske Laegeforening Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin Ny Raekke 109(6): 696-697
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-2001 PMID: 2922736 Document Number: 339465
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but often serious complication of treatment with antipsychotic drugs. The syndrome is characterized by hyperthermia, altered state of consciousness, muscular rigidity and autonomous dysfunction. The article reviews the syndrome and presents a case-history.