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In particular, current evidence indicates a greater incidence of this condition in patients without signs of NMS, rhabdomyolysis, or other causes of CK increase during exposure to second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) than first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs) with a variable onset and duration. Although its pathophysiology is still not fully elucidated, MACKE has usually been recognized as a self-limiting condition, but drug discontinuation might also be required to successfully revert it. Overall, knowledge in this field is mainly extrapolated from adult data, while similar evidence in youths is still limited. As clinicians might often deal with MACKE, its understanding needs to be expanded to avoid misdiagnosis, potentially leading to wasteful healthcare spending and unfavorable patient outcomes. Methods: By reporting the first case of MACKE in an adolescent receiving an SGA, namely paliperidone, we also aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of this medical condition. 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