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Psychiatria Danubina, Vol. 26 No. suppl 1, 2014.

Meeting abstract

NEUROLEPTIC MALIGNANT-LIKE SYNDROME AFTER SURGERY IN A PATIENT TAKING LEVODOPA

Vito Infante ; Psychiatry resident, Department of Psychiatry, Université Catholique de Louvain, Cliniques Universitaires St. Luc, Av. Hippocrate, 1200 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Abstract

We want to underline the importance of the pathophysiological mechanism that implies the reduction
of availability of dopamine for the D-2 receptors, that can follow the interruption of dopaminergic medication in
patients suffering of Parkinson’s disease. Early recognition and quick decision making can increase the outcomes of a
condition that still has a fatal potential. We believe that this can be a useful tool for consultation/liaison psychiatrists in
the general hospital.

Keywords

levodopa; neuroleptic malignant; like syndrome; substance withdrawal syndrome

Hrčak ID:

265746

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/265746

Publication date:

5.11.2014.

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