Seizures in a healthy 20-year-old woman
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is the most common type of autoimmune encephalitis. The initial presentation can vary from subtle mental status changes to more severe symptoms such as seizures, coma, or death. This case report outlines the interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to diagnosing and treating a patient with anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis.
Authors
- M. Rourke
- Lori L. Felker
- Kripa Dholakia
- Wendy Wachter-Schutz
- Kathleen M. Youse
Institutions
- Center for Excellence in Education (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAAPA
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.jaa.0000000000000171
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00