Journal article
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis presenting as atypical psychosis in multiple sclerosis: a case report
Abstract
BackgroundAnti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is an autoimmune disorder which often presents with neuropsychiatric symptoms. A large proportion of cases are associated with an identifiable tumor, most commonly ovarian teratoma. However, recent literature has also described an overlap of anti-NMDAR encephalitis and demyelinating syndromes. Cases have been reported of anti-NMDAR encephalitis in patients with ADEM, optic …
Authors
Chahal K; Endeman T; Scapinello S; Sapieha M
Journal
BMC Psychiatry, Vol. 21, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 2021
DOI
10.1186/s12888-021-03351-7
ISSN
1471-244X