Anti-N-methyl D-aspartate receptor encephalitis mimics viral encephalitis.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
; 31(2): 202-4, 2012 Feb.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22094630
ABSTRACT
We describe the clinical courses of 3 children with a psychochoreiform encephalitis associated with anti-N-methyl D-aspartate receptor autoantibodies. These cases, including the most severely medically complicated survivor to date, illustrate the challenges of diagnosis, supportive care, and immune-modulating therapy. Clinical and laboratory features are similar to those of viral encephalitis, and the condition is often reversible with appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Encefalitis Viral
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Encefalitis Antirreceptor N-Metil-D-Aspartato
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Infect Dis J
Asunto de la revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos