Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis with positive serum antithyroid antibodies, IgM antibodies against mycoplasma pneumoniae and human herpesvirus 7 PCR in the CSF.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 33(8): 882-3, 2014 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a boy with an encephalopathy associated with extrapyramidal and psychiatric symptoms and anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies. He had positive serum antithyroid antibodies, IgM antibodies against Mycoplasma pneumoniae and human herpesvirus 7 polymerase chain reaction in the cerebrospinal fluid. He was successfully treated with rituximab, after steroids, intravenous immunoglobulin and plasma exchange. The pathophysiology of this disorder may be post-infectious and autoimmune.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Autoanticuerpos
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Inmunoglobulina M
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Herpesvirus Humano 7
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Encefalitis Antirreceptor N-Metil-D-Aspartato
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Anticuerpos Antibacterianos
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Anticuerpos Antivirales
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal