Key result
A 57-year-old man developed atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome without fever following a reduction in antipsychotic medication, leading to delayed diagnosis and acute renal failure.
Population
A 57-year-old man with a 30-year history of schizophrenia
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May prompt vigilance for afebrile NMS to avert renal failure; single case leaves open need for revised criteria.
Case Report (n=1)
Atypical presentations of neuroleptic malignant syndrome without fever can lead to delayed diagnosis and severe complications like acute renal failure.
Collins et al. (2016) conducted a case report in Atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome (n=1). Antipsychotic medication reduction was evaluated. A 57-year-old man developed atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome without fever following a reduction in antipsychotic medication, leading to delayed diagnosis and acute renal failure.
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