Anti-NMDA encephalitis secondary to an ovarian teratoma presenting as altered mental status in a 32-year-old woman: A case report

• Main Authors: Grace Jarmoc (Author), Candace Smith (Author), Emma Finnerty (Author), Nyia L. Noel (Author), Ariel Marks (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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NMDA-R encephalitis is an autoimmune encephalitis that is known to be associated with ovarian teratomas. Eighty to 100 % of patients initially present with neuropsychiatric symptoms. Early recognition and intervention are critical to management and prognosis. This case demonstrates non-specific pres...