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Atypical Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Without Hyperthermia: A Case Report

Abigael K Osena1, Palak A Fichadia1, Erick Melendez1

  • 1Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA.

Cureus
|August 7, 2026
PubMed
Summary

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but serious side effect of antipsychotics. This case shows atypical NMS symptoms, emphasizing early recognition for better patient outcomes.

Keywords:
autonomic instabilitycreatinine kinaseneuroleptic malignant syndrome (nms)recurrent psychosissecond generation antipsychotics

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