Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and hypothyroidism.
Journal: Journal Of Neurology, Neurosurgery, And Psychiatry
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Abstract
Two patients with primary hypothyroidism who developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) are described. Thyroid disease might predispose to NMS by altering brain dopamine metabolism.
Authors
A Moore, I Macfarlane, L Blumhardt
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