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Evolution of MRI characteristics of heatstroke in a patient with schizophrenia maintained with antipsychotic drugs

Authors: Kuikui Liu, Xueyan Zhang

Published in: Acta Neurologica Belgica | Issue 2/2020

Abstract

Although heatstroke commonly occurs in summer, herein, we present a case of heatstroke that occurred in March. The patient has been schizophrenic for over 20 years and has been receiving long-term medications, such as lithium carbonate, clozapine, and lorazepam. We analyzed the evolution of her cerebellar magnetic resonance imaging characteristics to determine the association of heatstroke in schizophrenia. Patients with schizophrenia are at high risk for developing heatstroke, possibly due to the use of antipsychotic drugs.

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Title: Evolution of MRI characteristics of heatstroke in a patient with schizophrenia maintained with antipsychotic drugs
Authors: Kuikui Liu
Xueyan Zhang
Publication date: 01-04-2020
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Acta Neurologica Belgica / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 0300-9009
Electronic ISSN: 2240-2993
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13760-018-0990-0

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Evolution of MRI characteristics of heatstroke in a patient with schizophrenia maintained with antipsychotic drugs

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