Journal of Movement Disorders  2017;10(3):154-157

doi:10.14802/jmd.17022

A Patient with Recurrent Dyskinesia and Hyperpyrexia Syndrome.

Min Seok BAEK 1 ; Hyung Woo LEE ; Chul Hyoung LYOO

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Keywords

Parkinson's disease; dyskinesia; hyperpyrexia

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Dyskinesia hyperpyrexia syndrome is a rare medical emergency in Parkinson's disease. It is characterized by continuous dyskinesia associated with hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and alteration of the mental state. We present the case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with recurrent dyskinesia hyperpyrexia syndrome. Although some provocation factors and clinical manifestations seem to be shared with parkinsonism hyperpyrexia syndrome, a clear distinction in management should be considered.