Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Case Report and Brief Review of Recent Literature

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Case Report and Brief Review of Recent Literature

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare, life-threatening, idiosyncratic adverse reaction to antipsychotic drugs. Despite the increasing rates in the prescription of antipsychotics in pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), little is known about the occurrence and hallmarks of...

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Main Authors: Stefano Berloffa, Claudia Dosi, Benedetta Tascini, Beatrice Fossati, Ilaria Lupetti, Gabriele Masi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)
autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
catatonia
pediatric
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/8/12/1201

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