Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in a parkinsonian woman during the premenstrual period.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 45-year-old woman with Parkinson's disease developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) despite lack of levodopa withdrawal. She experienced two episodes characterized by indomethacin-resistant hyperthermia, hyperhidrosis, and aggravation of parkinsonism. The symptoms, however, disappeared during menstruation. We suggest that the development of NMS may depend, in part, upon the hormonal state.
Medical subject headings
- Carbidopa
- Levodopa
- Menstrual Cycle
- Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- Parkinson Disease