An interesting case of encephalitis

An interesting case of encephalitis

Autoimmune encephalitis is an emerging clinical entity/medical emergency. Psychiatric symptoms can be a presenting feature of this condition, causing diagnostic confusion. Early and appropriate treatment is essential for complete recovery and to prevent relapse.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: A.V. Raveendran, Kariampuzha Chacko George, Mohammed Shafi Pilavullakandy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-01-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibody
autoimmune
encephalitis
ovarian teratoma
psychiatric symptom
Online Access:http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2017;volume=29;issue=4;spage=199;epage=200;aulast=Raveendran
Description
Summary:Autoimmune encephalitis is an emerging clinical entity/medical emergency. Psychiatric symptoms can be a presenting feature of this condition, causing diagnostic confusion. Early and appropriate treatment is essential for complete recovery and to prevent relapse.
ISSN:1110-7782
2090-9098

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