Tardive dyskinesia presenting as severe dysphagia

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1992 Dec;55(12):1203-4. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.55.12.1203.

Abstract

A case of tardive dyskinesia presenting with severe dysphagia as the predominant feature is described. Diagnosis was delayed because clinically apparent orofacial dyskinetic movements were minimal. The symptoms resolved following the cessation of neuroleptic medication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy*
  • Chlorpromazine / adverse effects*
  • Chlorpromazine / therapeutic use
  • Deglutition Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Dyskinesia, Drug-Induced / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Flupenthixol / adverse effects*
  • Flupenthixol / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neurologic Examination / drug effects
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / diagnosis

Substances

  • Flupenthixol
  • Chlorpromazine