Muscle spasm-induced exothermia in dystonic cerebral palsy: uncommon and frequently misdiagnosed condition.

A known cerebral palsy young man presented with prolonged bouts of generalised body movements associated with high-grade fever without any localising signs of infection, requiring multiple hospital admissions over several months. All septic work-ups, including a lumbar puncture, were negative. Serum chemistry was consistent with rhabdomyolysis.