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September 10, 2025Reports — Medical Cases Images and VideosOpen Access

Catatonia in a Possible Case of Moderate Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Report

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DUDaniel UngureanuPMPatricia-Ștefania MitreaSISilvina Iluț

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Overview

Case report reveals catatonia in an 18-year-old male with neuroleptic malignant syndrome, suggesting diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • The case reveals an 18-year-old male with treatment-resistant catatonia attributed to neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
  • Maximum temperature reached 38.9°C and creatine kinase levels were significantly elevated at 4908 U/L.
  • Diagnosis was supported by the NMS Diagnosis Criteria Score of 85 points and presence of Levenson’s triad.
  • This case emphasizes the importance of distinguishing catatonia from other organic causes in the context of NMS.

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Ungureanu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1b19954b1d3bfb60e8fc8https://doi.org/10.3390/reports8030134
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