PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Monica S. Zolezzi
AU  - Abdullah M. Al-Hathloul
TI  - Difficulties in diagnosing neuroleptic malignant syndrome
DP  - 2002 Feb 01
TA  - Saudi Medical Journal
PG  - 234--236
VI  - 23
IP  - 2
4099  - http://smj.org.sa/content/23/2/234.short
4100  - http://smj.org.sa/content/23/2/234.full
SO  - Saudi Med J2002 Feb 01; 23
AB  - This report describes a recent case of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a rare adverse effect of antipsychotic medications. Assessment of the neuroleptic malignant syndrome was carried out by using the Naranjo Algorithm Probability Scale which resulted in a highly probable reaction to haloperidol. The difficulties in establishing the diagnosis in this patient lead to late intervention resulting in a slow recovery and prolonged hospitalization. Our objective in this presentation is to highlight the importance of early recognition of this potentially fatal adverse drug reaction.