Key result
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome may present with atypical early ARDS and DIC that complicate clinical recognition.
Why the study?
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome can present with atypical early signs such as ARDS and disseminated intravascular coagulation, complicating its recognition.
Design
Case report
Authors
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May warrant considering neuroleptic malignant syndrome in unexplained ARDS with DIC; single case leaves open broader validation.
ARDS and DIC can be early, atypical presentations of neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which may complicate its recognition.
Johnson et al. (1988) studied this question. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome may present with adult respiratory distress syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation as atypical early signs that complicate its clinical recognition.
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