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  • Title: Death due to fulminant neuroleptic malignant syndrome induced by low doses of haloperidol: a rare case.
    Author: Zou D, Shao Y, Qin Z, Zhang J, Liu N, Li Z, Huang P, Chen Y.
    Journal: J Forensic Leg Med; 2014 May; 24():12-4. PubMed ID: 24794843.
    Abstract:
    The paper reports on a rare case of fulminant neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) with several risk factors, typical manifestation and rapid death induced by low doses of haloperidol. The pathological findings, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, risk factors and other features of NMS are discussed. The importance of forensic pathologists being aware of the possibility of NMS as the cause of death in people taking antipsychotic drugs is stressed.
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