Unilateral Mandibular Dislocation Caused by Single Oral dose of Haloperidol
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Among adverse drug reactions of haloperidol Temporo-mandibular joint dislocation is a rare but serious complication. Unilateral occurrence may mimic other neurological disorders, needs many investigations and delays definitive treatment. One should always be careful in dealing with a case with history of haloperidol use in any form and suspect dislocation when there is deviation of the angle of mouth. Keywords: Mandibular dislocation, Haloperidol, Dystonia
Authors and Affiliations
Deoraj Sinha, Pradeep S. Deshmukh, Henal R. Shah
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