Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis Presenting Progressive Dyslexia: A Case Report.
10.12779/dnd.2015.14.4.176
- Author:
Kwang Hyun PAN
1
;
Jin Hee KIM
;
Byung Jo KIM
;
Chan Nyoung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Korea. lcn001@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis;
dyslexia;
acaculia;
paraphasia
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis*;
Brain;
Diagnosis;
Dyscalculia;
Dyslexia*;
Encephalitis;
Female;
Humans
- From:Dementia and Neurocognitive Disorders
2015;14(4):176-179
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (anti-NMDA) receptor encephalitis was discovered less than 10 years ago. Its symptoms and characteristics are not well-defined yet. We experienced a case of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis with phonemic paraphasia and acalculia that were not classical characteristics. CASE REPORT: A 44-year-old woman started to show dyslexia, phonemic paraphasia, and dyscalculia. These symptoms were gradually worsening for over 30 days. Various brain images were not helpful for primary diagnosis. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis was confirmed in two different laboratories. The patient started to recover with various immunosuppressive therapies. CONCLUSIONS: Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis can have various symptoms, including phonemic paraphasia and acalculia.
