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Case Reports
. 1982 Jun;27(4):331-3.
doi: 10.1177/070674378202700412.

Sudden death

J P Ellman
Case Reports

Sudden death

J P Ellman. Can J Psychiatry. 1982 Jun.

Abstract

The literature regarding the association of psychosis and/or neuroleptic medication with sudden, unexpected, "autopsy negative" death is surveyed. Richardson's work is reviewed; in particular his conclusion that acid mucopolysaccharide deposition in the cardiovascular systems of his patients was of etiologic significance in their deaths. A case report follows which supports the association of psychosis and neuroleptic intake with abnormal mucopolysaccharide deposition and sudden death.

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