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Anti–NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
Journal article

Anti–NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

Abstract

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is a severe but potentially reversible neurologic disorder that is clinically recognizable in children and adolescents. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to facilitate recovery. Treatment consists of corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, or plasma exchange as first-line therapy followed by cyclophosphamide or rituximab, if necessary, as second-line immunotherapy. Patients …

Authors

Jones KC; Benseler SM; Moharir M

Journal

Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 309–320

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

May 2013

DOI

10.1016/j.nic.2012.12.009

ISSN

1052-5149