A Patient with Recurrent Dyskinesia and Hyperpyrexia Syndrome

J Mov Disord. 2017 Sep;10(3):154-157. doi: 10.14802/jmd.17022. Epub 2017 Jul 14.

Abstract

Dyskinesia hyperpyrexia syndrome is a rare medical emergency in Parkinson's disease. It is characterized by continuous dyskinesia associated with hyperthermia, rhabdomyolysis, and alteration of the mental state. We present the case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with recurrent dyskinesia hyperpyrexia syndrome. Although some provocation factors and clinical manifestations seem to be shared with parkinsonism hyperpyrexia syndrome, a clear distinction in management should be considered.

Keywords: Parkinson’s disease; dyskinesia; hyperpyrexia.