| Literature DB >> 29359079 |
Kamlesh Kumari1, Neeru Sahni1, Vimla Kumari2, Vikas Saini1.
Abstract
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is an immune-mediated disease commonly associated with ovarian teratoma. Anti-NMDA-receptor autoantibodies disrupt NMDA function leading to the development of psychosis, seizures and autonomic dysfunction. The treatment includes underlying tumour resection and immunosuppression. Slow recovery and unpredictable clinical course makes intensive care management of these patients challenging. We report the management of two young female patients with anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis associated with ovarian teratoma.Entities:
Keywords: NMDA; encephalitis; ovarian teratoma
Year: 2017 PMID: 29359079 PMCID: PMC5772419 DOI: 10.5152/TJAR.2017.74508
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim ISSN: 2149-276X