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César Ricardo Coimbra de Matos1, Eduarda Maria da Conceição Sério Pereira Beirão1, Rafael Simões Neves1

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Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a rare, potentially fatal neurologic emergency. Promptly discontinuing antipsychotic medications and providing supportive care are crucial for patient recovery and preventing severe outcomes.

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