| Peripheral neuropathy as a component of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome. | |
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PMID: 3026179 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The neuroleptic malignant syndrome, an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic medication, is defined by the tetrad of autonomic dysfunction, rigidity, fever, and altered mental status. Two patients in whom this syndrome developed acquired severe peripheral neuropathies during the course of their illness. This demyelinative polyneuropathy has not been reported previously as occurring in the neuroleptic malignant syndrome. |
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Authors:
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S A Anderson; K Weinschenk |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of medicine Volume: 82 ISSN: 0002-9343 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Publication Date: 1987 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-02-19 Completed Date: 1987-02-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0267200 Medline TA: Am J Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 169-70 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Demyelinating Diseases / chemically induced Electromyography Humans Male Middle Aged Neural Conduction Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis* Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*, diagnosis |
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