Malignant neuroleptic syndrome following deep brain stimulation surgery: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an uncommon but dangerous complication characterized by hyperthermia, autonomic dysfunction, altered mental state, hemodynamic dysregulation, elevated serum creatine kinase, and rigor. It is most...

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Main Authors: Stavrinou Lampis C, Boviatsis Efstathios J, Themistocleous Marios S, Stathis Pantelis, Sakas Damianos E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/255

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