Myoglobinuria, malignant hyperthermia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome and serotonin syndrome

Neurol Clin. 1997 Aug;15(3):649-71. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70338-8.

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the causes and manifestations of myoglobinuria and provides criteria for its diagnosis and management. The article also reviews neuroleptic malignant syndrome, malignant hyperthermia, and serotonin syndrome, all of which could cause rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / diagnosis
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / etiology*
  • Malignant Hyperthermia / therapy
  • Myoglobinuria / diagnosis
  • Myoglobinuria / etiology*
  • Myoglobinuria / therapy
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / etiology*
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome / therapy
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Rhabdomyolysis / diagnosis
  • Rhabdomyolysis / etiology*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / therapy
  • Serotonin / physiology*
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Serotonin