Key result
A 53-year-old man developed atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome without rigidity while taking olanzapine, suggesting atypical antipsychotics may cause a different NMS presentation.
Why the study?
Can olanzapine cause atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome without rigidity?
Population
A 53-year-old man
Design
Case_report
Authors
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Atypical NMS without rigidity on olanzapine warrants diagnostic caution; leaves open spectrum concept versus distinct entity.
Case Report (n=1)
Can olanzapine cause atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome without rigidity?
Olanzapine can cause atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome presenting without rigidity, suggesting a need for more flexible diagnostic criteria.
Reeves et al. (2002) conducted a case report in Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (n=1). Olanzapine was evaluated on Development of neuroleptic malignant syndrome without rigidity. A 53-year-old man developed atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome without rigidity while taking olanzapine, suggesting atypical antipsychotics may cause a different NMS presentation.
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