Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in an Elderly Patient With Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Overlapping Corticobasal Degeneration

IŞIK A. T., Soysal P.

American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias, cilt.30, sa.4, ss.417-420, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 30 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2015
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/1533317514552668
  • Dergi Adı: American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.417-420
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: neuroleptic malignant syndrome, elderly, normal pressure hydrocephalus, corticobasal degeneration, dementia, CRITERIA
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

© The Author(s) 2014.In this case report, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) in an elderly patient with normal pressure hydrocephalus overlapping corticobasal degeneration was reported. The case highlights the need for clinicians to be cautious when using dopaminergic medication in the elderly patients, since these agents have risks for NMS which is a life-threatening complication. Additionally, co-occurrence of primary and secondary parkinsonian dementia syndromes should be kept in mind to avoid additional complications in the elderly patients.