Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case report
Introduction Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDA-R) encephalitis is well-characterised autoimmune encephalitis with prominent psychiatric manifestations, neurological manifestations like speech dysfunction, seizures, dyskinesias and other movement abnormalities, decreased level of consci...
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Introduction
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDA-R) encephalitis is well-characterised autoimmune encephalitis with prominent psychiatric manifestations, neurological manifestations like speech dysfunction, seizures, dyskinesias and other movement abnormalities, decreased level of consciousness and autonomic instability. This disorder affects primarily children and adults up to 45 years. Females are 4 times more common than males and may have association with ovarian teratoma.
Objectives
To identify anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis based on clinical features, facilitate early screening and relevant investigations to prevent delay in treatment.
Methods
A case study of 36 year old female presented with clinical manifestations of autoimmune encephalitis syndrome.
Results
Diagnosis confirmed by presence of NMDA receptor antibodies in serum and cerebrospinal fluid.
Conclusions
Early recognition of clinical features of Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and early initiation of treatment has shown to improve outcomes, speed recovery and reduce the risk of relapses.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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| spelling | doaj.art-b35bcb3bacd34c1897e3b2897f01528e2023-11-17T05:08:16ZengCambridge University PressEuropean Psychiatry0924-93381778-35852021-04-0164S736S73710.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1951Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case reportH.L. Tan0National Addiction Management Service, Institute of mental heath, Singapore, Singapore Introduction Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDA-R) encephalitis is well-characterised autoimmune encephalitis with prominent psychiatric manifestations, neurological manifestations like speech dysfunction, seizures, dyskinesias and other movement abnormalities, decreased level of consciousness and autonomic instability. This disorder affects primarily children and adults up to 45 years. Females are 4 times more common than males and may have association with ovarian teratoma. Objectives To identify anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis based on clinical features, facilitate early screening and relevant investigations to prevent delay in treatment. Methods A case study of 36 year old female presented with clinical manifestations of autoimmune encephalitis syndrome. Results Diagnosis confirmed by presence of NMDA receptor antibodies in serum and cerebrospinal fluid. Conclusions Early recognition of clinical features of Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and early initiation of treatment has shown to improve outcomes, speed recovery and reduce the risk of relapses. Disclosure No significant relationships. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933821019519/type/journal_articleencephalitisanti-nmda receptor encephalitis |
| spellingShingle | H.L. Tan Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case report European Psychiatry encephalitis anti-nmda receptor encephalitis |
| title | Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case report |
| title_full | Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case report |
| title_short | Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: A case report |
| title_sort | anti nmda receptor encephalitis a case report |
| topic | encephalitis anti-nmda receptor encephalitis |
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