Malignant neuroleptic syndrome (MNS) is a rare side effect of antipsychotic drugs. The syndrome is characterized by rigidity, tremor, tachycardia, fever, altered consciousness, autonomic dysfunction, high serum creatinine phosphokinase (CPK) and leukocytosis. The incidence of MNS in patients whom use antipsychotic drugs varies between 0.02-3%. In the etiology of MNS, use of antiemetics, electrolyte disorders (especially hypopotasemia), organic brain syndrome and malnutrition, may also play a role. MNS is a life-threatening condition and may have difficulty in diagnosis and treatment. In this case report, we aimed to present a case of malignant neuroleptic syndrome which we had difficulty in the treatment and diagnosis of a patient without known any chronic disease.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Clinical Sciences |
Journal Section | Cases |
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Publication Date | April 17, 2020 |
Acceptance Date | November 22, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2020 Issue: 10 |
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