RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Difficulties in diagnosing neuroleptic malignant syndrome
JF Neurosciences Journal
JO Neurosciences (Riyadh)
FD Prince Sultan Military Medical City
SP 131
OP 133
VO 7
IS 2
A1 Zolezzi, Monica S.
A1 Al-Hathloul, Abdullah M.
YR 2002
UL http://nsj.org.sa/content/7/2/131.abstract
AB 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.