Etiology of anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis.
- Author:
Na-Na QIAO
1
;
Ruo-Peng SUN
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, China. ruopeng4813@sina.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis;
etiology;
genetics;
Humans;
Infection;
complications
- From:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
2014;16(6):567-570
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is a type of newly recognized autoimmune encephalitis which is commonly seen in children, but its precise etiology is still uncertain. To reveal the etiology of anti-NMDAR encephalitis is very necessary for understanding its pathology, and for starting immune-related therapy as early as possible to improve its prognosis. In the initial literature, tumor, especially teratoma is more related with the anti-NMDAR encephalitis. In recent research, its etiology is related to infection and heredity. This article reviews the recognition and variation of the etiology of anti-NMDAR encephalitis.
