Anti‐ <scp>NMDA</scp> Receptor Encephalitis Presenting as Acute Psychosis
Young adults presenting with acute psychiatric symptoms followed by rapid neurological decline, catatonia, and autonomic instability should prompt consideration of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, even without detectable tumors; early recognition and immunotherapy are critical for favorable neurological recovery.
Authors
- Sajjad Ahmed Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5315-9934)
- UCHENNA UNAMBA
- Huma Kausar
- Tatiana Mengistu
- Sahar Panah
- Esereoghene Mowoe
- Jeremy Lane
- Anuj Subedi
Institutions
- Maryland University of Integrative Health (US)
- California Miramar University (US)
- Karnali Academy of Health Sciences (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71999
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00