Parkinsonism Hyperpyrexia Syndrome (Q99242)
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The parkinsonism-hyperpyrexia syndrome (PHS) is a rare but potentially fatal complication seen in Parkinson's disease patients, most commonly following abrupt reduction or cessation of antiparkinson medications. Clinically it resembles neuroleptic malignant syndrome with: rigidity, pyrexia, reduced consciousness level, autonomic instability, and serum creatine kinase elevation.
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| English | Parkinsonism Hyperpyrexia Syndrome |
The parkinsonism-hyperpyrexia syndrome (PHS) is a rare but potentially fatal complication seen in Parkinson's disease patients, most commonly following abrupt reduction or cessation of antiparkinson medications. Clinically it resembles neuroleptic malignant syndrome with: rigidity, pyrexia, reduced consciousness level, autonomic instability, and serum creatine kinase elevation. |
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