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Acute Colonic Pseudo-obstruction Induced by Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
- Source :
- The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, Vol 77, Iss 6, Pp 313-316 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Jin Publishing & Printing Co., 2021.
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Abstract
- A colonic pseudo-obstruction is a disorder that causes abdominal distension and abdominal pain similar to a mechanical obstruction, but there are no structural lesions that can obstruct the gastrointestinal tract. This condition can be acute or chronic. An acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, also called Ogilvie's syndrome, is believed to be a condition induced by other causes that are different from a chronic colonic pseudo-obstruction. The pathogenesis involves abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system induced by systemic diseases or medications, and it often improves when the primary causes are treated. On the other hand, a chronic colonic pseudo-obstruction can occur repeatedly without a particular cause. The authors encountered neuroleptic malignant syndrome that caused acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. This paper reports a case with a review of the relevant literature. This is the first case reported in Korea. This case shows that physicians should consider neuroleptic malignant syndrome as a cause of an acute colonic pseudo- obstruction.
- Subjects :
- colonic pseudo-obstruction
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
schizophrenia
Medicine
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- Language :
- English, Korean
- ISSN :
- 15989992 and 22336869
- Volume :
- 77
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.9b5f640c84f4cf995abf4b256b03c3c
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2021.034