Patient on antipsychoties for 3 weeks, presents with high grade fever, raised CPK and myoglobinuria. What is the most probable diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Description: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Features of neuroleptic malignant syndromeo Marked muscular rigidityo Disturbed consciousnesso Increased CPKo High fevero Catatonia & stuporo Myoglobinemia & Myoglobinuriao Autonomic instability(| HR & BP, Sweating)o Leucocytosis
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