Malignant catatonia due to anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis in a 17-year-old girl: case report

Malignant catatonia due to anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis in a 17-year-old girl: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Anti-NMDA-Receptor encephalitis is a severe form of encephalitis that was recently identified in the context of acute neuropsychiatric presentation. Here, we describe the case of a 17-year-old girl referred for an acute mania with psychotic features and a clinica...

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Main Authors: Vidailhet Marie, Amoura Zahir, Didelot Adrien, Bonnot Olivier, Maksud Philippe, Montefiore Delphine, Costedoat-Chalumeau Nathalie, Marra Donata, Barbeau Martine, An-Gourfinkel Isabelle, Ronen Karine, Consoli Angèle, Cohen David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-05-01
Series:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
Subjects:
Anti-NMDA-Receptor encephalitis
Adolescence
Malignant catatonia
Online Access:http://www.capmh.com/content/5/1/15

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