An unusual case of refractory status epilepticus in a young lady: anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis

Autor: Siti Soraya Ab Rahman, Nurul Husna Zulkifli, Ching Soong Khoo
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Clinical Medicine. 17:436-438
ISSN: 1473-4893
1470-2118
DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.17-5-436
Popis: We describe a case of a young lady with anti-NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor encephalitis, who initially presented with status epilepticus. Her seizures and orofacial dyskinesia were refractory to four anticonvulsants. She received intravenous immunoglobulin and a left ovarian tumour (an associated feature) was resected. However, her outcome was poor because of delayed treatment, autonomic dysfunction and complications of prolonged hospitalisation. This case highlights the importance of an early recognition of this rare but increasingly recognised disease.
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