PMID: 2486800Jul 1, 1989Paper

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a report of two cases in Nigeria

West African Journal of Medicine
M O AkindeleR A Adeniran

Abstract

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome occurring in two Nigerians are reported. The features of this life threatening complication of treatment with neuroleptic drugs are highlighted with a view to emphasizing the need for the clinician to consider it a possibility in any febrile patient with a history of neuroleptic ingestion. The increased awareness will aid early diagnosis and prompt management which are necessary to prevent fatal outcome.

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