Can Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Be a Useful Criterion for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Absence of Leukocytosis?
Objective: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but severe side effect of antipsychotic medication. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple marker used to measure systemic inflammation. Method: In this case report we explore the relationship of inflammation in the etiology of NMS...
Main Authors: | Tevfik Kalelioglu, Guler Celikel, Ozlem Devrim Balaban, Nesrin Karamustafalioglu, Jennifer Kim Penberthy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2021-06-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | https://ijps.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijps/article/view/1714 |
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