Neuroleptic malignant syndrome and hypothyroidism.

نویسندگان

  • A P Moore
  • I A Macfarlane
  • L D Blumhardt
چکیده

Two patients with primary hypothyroidism who developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) are described. Thyroid disease might predispose to NMS by altering brain dopamine metabolism.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry

دوره 53 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1990