Neuroleptic malignant syndrome postoperative onset due to levodopa withdrawal.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal disorder that may develop in the perioperative period. A case is described in which discontinuation of chronic levodopa therapy precipitated the postoperative development of this syndrome. The differential diagnosis and management principles are reviewed.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Young, CC; Kaufman, BS
Published Date
- December 1995
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 7 / 8
Start / End Page
- 652 - 656
PubMed ID
- 8747565
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0952-8180
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/0952-8180(95)00097-6
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States