Neurophychiatric symptoms in anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: apropos of two cases

Authors

  • N. Custodio Magister en Medicina, Universidad de San Martin de Porres; Master en Neurociencias; Unidad de Investigación del Instituto Peruano de Neurociencias; Unidad de Diagnóstico de Deterioro Cognitivo y Prevención de Demencias de la Clínica Internacional
  • J. Escobar Montalvo Máster de Investigación en Inmunología, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Unidad de Investigación del Instituto Peruano de Neurociencias; Unidad de Diagnóstico de Deterioro Cognitivo y Prevención de Demencias de la Clínica Internacional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v77i3.12419

Keywords:

Receptors, N-methyl-D-aspartate, Antibodies, Encephalitis.

Abstract

Encephalitis against N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) is included in the group of autoimmune encephalitis. It is more common in women in reproductive age. The first clinical features may be similar to viral infections prodromes. It is sometimes related to neoplasms. The accurate diagnosis and early administration of immunomodulatory therapy is critical to the prognosis. In this article, a review of the literature was performed and two cases of anti-NMDAR encephalitis in different stages of life are presented.

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Published

2016-10-12

Issue

Vol. 77 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Casos clínicos

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Custodio N, Escobar Montalvo J. Neurophychiatric symptoms in anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: apropos of two cases. An Fac med [Internet]. 2016 Oct. 12 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];77(3):277-81. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/12419