It was not just a heatwave! Neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome in a patient with Parkinson's disease

Abstract

Neuroleptic malignant-like syndrome (NMLS) is a rare but life threatening and important complication because of the withdrawal of long-term l-Dopa therapy in Parkinson's disease patients. In this case report, we review the pathophysiology, clinical features and treatment of this curable condition.