Can Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Be a Useful Criterion for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Absence of Leukocytosis?

Can Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Be a Useful Criterion for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Absence of Leukocytosis?

Objective: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but severe side effect of antipsychotic medication. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple marker used to measure systemic inflammation. Method: In this case report we explore the relationship of inflammation in the etiology of NMS....

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Main Authors: Tevfik Kalelioglu, Guler Celikel, Ozlem Devrim Balaban, Nesrin Karamustafalioglu, Jennifer Kim Penberthy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2021-06-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Psychiatry
Subjects:
Antipsychotic Agents
Inflammation
Lymphocyte
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
Neutrophil
Online Access:https://ijps.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijps/article/view/1714

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