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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Acta Neurol Scand. 1986 Jun;73(6):636-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86319066
Bernstein WB; Scherokman B

Abstract: A patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome treated with prochlorperazine and droperidol developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome, characterized by akinetic mutism, resting tremor, cogwheel rigidity, and elevated serum creatine phosphokinase. An identical syndrome reappeared with subsequent administration of haloperidol. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome has not been previously reported in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/PSYCHOLOGY Adult Case Report Female Human Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome/*ETIOLOGY/PSYCHOLOGY JOURNAL ARTICLE

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