A rare case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome without elevated serum creatine kinase

Koichi Nisijima, Katutoshi Shioda Department of Psychiatry, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening adverse reaction to antipsychotic drugs. Although there is no specific examination able to diagnose NMS, serum creatine kinase (...

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Main Authors: Nisijima K, Shioda K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2014-02-01
Series:Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/a-rare-case-of-neuroleptic-malignant-syndrome-without-elevated-serum-c-a15943