Abstract:N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is an autoimmune neurological disorder arising from the generation of antibodies which binds to the synaptic proteins. Here we present a case series of 3 cases where the different aspects of treating NMDAR encephalitis are dealt with. The association of ovarian teratoma and the importance of its removal before treating the encephalitis have been discussed in the second case. Apart from the first line and second line agents used in the therapy of NMDAR encephal… Show more
“…reported a patient with similar episodes of repeated hospitalization with seizure and fluctuating behavioral abnormality. [ 4 ] In our case, it came out to be a nonparaneoplastic anti-NMDAR antibody autoimmune encephalitis.…”
“…reported a patient with similar episodes of repeated hospitalization with seizure and fluctuating behavioral abnormality. [ 4 ] In our case, it came out to be a nonparaneoplastic anti-NMDAR antibody autoimmune encephalitis.…”
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