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The Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, So-called

A Survey of the World Literature

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

A. M. P. Kellam
A. M. P. Kellam*
Affiliation:
Whitchurch Hospital and The University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF4 4XW, Wales
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Abstract

Because of its rarity, the neuroleptic malignant syndrome has been studied in a survey of the world literature. Similar conditions which occurred before the advent of neuroleptics have also been included, as they may indicate that the drugs are not totally to blame. It is also apparent that with modern treatments, the condition is not usually lethal. The implications of this for theories of dopaminergic disturbances underlying the mental illnesses involved are considered. An overall picture of the syndrome, its treatment and outcome, is presented from over 200 published references. The spread of recognition of the condition throughout the world and especially across linguistic barriers has been followed.

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The British Journal of Psychiatry , Volume 150 , Issue 6 , June 1987 , pp. 752 - 759
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Copyright © 1987 The Royal College of Psychiatrists 

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