Author/Authors :
Kayataş, Mansur Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Nephrology, Turkey , Koçkara, Ayşe Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Nephrology, Turkey , Hüzmeli, Can Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Nefroloji Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Candan, Ferhan Cumhuriyet University - School of Medicine - Department of Nephrology, Turkey
Abstract :
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare but serious complication of neuroleptic treatment. It is a disorder which is usually characterized by muscle contraction and changes in consciousness, extrapyramidal symptoms, hyperpyrexia and blood pressure irregularities that often depend on the use of conventional antipsychotic drugs. In this case report, we discuss acute renal failure induced by neuroleptic malignant syndrome developing on the basis of chronic kidney disease in a patient with mental retardation.
