Catatonia and the neuroleptic malignant syndrome--a single entity?

Abstract

Separate episodes of both catatonia and the so-called 'neuroleptic malignant syndrome' (NMS) occurred within the same patient. The only evidence for NMS in this case was prior administration of a neuroleptic and the presence of generalised muscular rigidity. It is suggested that it is misleading to view these conditions as separate diagnostic entities and that NMS is probably more correctly incorporated into the catatonic disorders.

• Authors: D A White
• Journal: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science (Br J Psychiatry) Vol. 161 Pg. 558-60 (Oct 1992) ISSN: 0007-1250 [Print] England
• PMID: 1393347 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Diazepam
• Chlorpromazine

Topics

• Adult
• Catatonia (chemically induced, diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Chlorpromazine (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Diazepam (administration & dosage)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (diagnosis)
• Neurologic Examination (drug effects)
• Recurrence