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Atypical neuroleptic malignant syndrome presenting as fever of unknown origin in the elderly.(Case Report)
Abstract: A 79-year-old nursing home resident who was taking olanzapine presented to multiple hospitals with fevers of unknown origin. After an extensive workup to rule out infection, the patient was diagnosed as having neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). This patient's presentation was atypical ...
January 1, 2005; Southern Medical Journal

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