Síndrome neuroléptico maligno y poliserositis en paciente usuaria de clozapina: una asociación infrecuente / Malignant neuroleptic syndrome and polyserositis associated to clozapine use: report of one case
Rev. méd. Chile
; 133(10): 1225-1228, oct. 2005.
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em Espanhol
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ABSTRACT
Malignant neuroleptic syndrome is a complication of antipsychotic medication use. Clozapine use is also associated with polyserositis and eosinophilia. We report a 17 years old female treated with clozapine, valproic acid, lithium carbonate and lorazepam that consulted in the emergency room for confusion, lethargy, catatonia, rigidity, myalgya and fever. Complete blood count showed eosinophilia. An abdominal CAT scan showed ascites and pleural effusion. Clozapine was discontinued and bromocriptine was started. One week after admission, the patient remained febrile and liver enzymes were elevated. Valproic acid was discontinued. Inflammatory parameters stated to subside and the patient was discharged afebrile days after admission.
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Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Antipsicóticos
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Clozapina
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Síndrome Maligna Neuroléptica
Tipo de estudo:
Fatores de risco
Limite:
Adolescente
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Espanhol
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Chile
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL