Symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome in 82 consecutive inpatients. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • This study, a retrospective chart review of 82 consecutive male inpatients, assessed the spectrum and prevalence of neuroleptic malignant syndrome. The prevalence of diagnosed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (2.4%) was greater than that generally reported. Eight additional patients manifested symptoms that abated without cessation of neuroleptic treatment. This suggests that neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a spectrum disorder that has milder variants. Affective illness may be a risk factor for its development.

publication date

  • December 1, 1986

Research

keywords

  • Hospitalization
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0023009298

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1176/ajp.143.12.1587

PubMed ID

  • 3789214

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 143

issue

  • 12