Multiple episodes of NMS: overlap with malignant catatonia

There is ongoing debate in the literature as to whether neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) and malignant catatonia are distinct clinical entities or illnesses on the same spectrum. Here, Drs Hardy and Evans present a case which puts forward arguments for both sides of the debate and raises questions regarding further management of psychosis in patients who develop multiple episodes of NMS.
Source: Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Case notes Source Type: research