Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate encephalitis – a case study of symptomatic progression.
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| Title: | Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate encephalitis – a case study of symptomatic progression. |
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| Authors: | Bowes, Emma, Levy, Florence, Lawson, John, Mandalis, Anna, Mohan, Adith, Shannon Weickert, Cynthia |
| Source: | Australasian Psychiatry. Aug2015, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p422-425. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, Encephalitis diagnosis, Pathological psychology, Symptoms, Illusion (Philosophy), Dyskinesias |
| Abstract: | Objective: To present the diagnosis course and sequelae of a case of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis, drawing attention to early psychiatric symptoms. Method: The literature on anti-NMDA encephalitis is reviewed and possible psychopathological mechanisms discussed. Result: New onset psychoses, presenting with the combination of hallucinations, dyskinesias and seizures and progressing to catatonia should be referred to neurology for consideration of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Conclusion: Early diagnosis is important for a favourable prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Objective: To present the diagnosis course and sequelae of a case of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis, drawing attention to early psychiatric symptoms. Method: The literature on anti-NMDA encephalitis is reviewed and possible psychopathological mechanisms discussed. Result: New onset psychoses, presenting with the combination of hallucinations, dyskinesias and seizures and progressing to catatonia should be referred to neurology for consideration of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Conclusion: Early diagnosis is important for a favourable prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10398562 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1039856215588229 |
