2021
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12602
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Atypical Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Setting of Quetiapine Overdose: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare and life-threatening emergency. The condition is largely iatrogenic and is often precipitated by medications such as antipsychotics. First-generation antipsychotics are more likely to cause NMS than second-generation antipsychotics. The literature lacks an objective measure for NMS diagnosis. Instead, the diagnosis relies largely on the recognition of characteristic symptoms in the presence of an inciting medication. Additional challenges exist with concomitant di… Show more

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