Neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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چکیده
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an uncommon, severe illness that consists of fever, muscular rigidity, and stupor. Various neuroleptics have been associated with the disease. A detailed neurological, medical, and neuropathological evaluation of this case was performed. Presumably, the syndrome is secondary to biochemical dysfunction of the basal ganglia and possible of the hypothalmus.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of neurology
دوره 37 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1980