A Case of Catatonia and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Probably Associated with Antipsychotic in Korea.
- Author:
Ho Dong CHOI
1
;
Kyoung Keun KIM
;
Bon Hoon KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Psychiatry, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. vijnana@chol.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atypical antipsychotics;
Catatonia;
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- MeSH:
Antipsychotic Agents;
Catatonia;
Female;
Humans;
Korea;
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome;
Young Adult
- From:Psychiatry Investigation
2011;8(2):174-177
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Several studies have reported on catatonia caused by the use of antipsychotic drugs and on the association between catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), but none has reported such a case in Korea. Here, we report the case of a 20-year-old woman whose catatonia and NMS appeared associated with the administration of an atypical antipsychotic drug. We discuss the association between NMS and catatonia due to neuroleptic use.
