Neuroleptic malignant syndrome complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Arch Intern Med
; 144(6): 1296-7, 1984 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), clinically manifested by hyperpyrexia, mental status changes, muscular rigidity, and autonomic dysfunction, is an idiosyncratic reaction to major neuroleptic pharmacologic agents. The reported causes of morbidity and mortality include respiratory insufficiency, cardiovascular collapse, arrhythmias, and renal failure. Coagulopathy does not seem to be a prominent component of the syndrome. We observed a case of NMS in which disseminated intravascular coagulation was a prominent feature.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças do Sistema Nervoso Autônomo
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Doenças dos Gânglios da Base
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Coagulação Intravascular Disseminada
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Haloperidol
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Intern Med
Ano de publicação:
1984
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Article