Neuroleptic malignant syndrome in an elderly patient with normal pressure hydrocephalus overlapping corticobasal degeneration

Am J Alzheimers Dis Other Demen. 2015 Jun;30(4):417-20. doi: 10.1177/1533317514552668. Epub 2014 Oct 2.

Abstract

In this case report, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) in an elderly patient with normal pressure hydrocephalus overlapping corticobasal degeneration was reported. The case highlights the need for clinicians to be cautious when using dopaminergic medication in the elderly patients, since these agents have risks for NMS which is a life-threatening complication. Additionally, co-occurrence of primary and secondary parkinsonian dementia syndromes should be kept in mind to avoid additional complications in the elderly patients.

Keywords: corticobasal degeneration; dementia; elderly; neuroleptic malignant syndrome; normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cerebral Cortex / pathology*
  • Dementia / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure / diagnosis*
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Parkinsonian Disorders / diagnosis*