Anti N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor encephalitis: An under-recognised cause of encephalitis
- Author:
Giri Shan Rajahram
;
Reena Nadarajah
;
Lim Kheng Seang
;
Jayaram Menon
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2015;70(6):363-364
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis is
an immune mediated condition with characteristic clinical
presentation. We report the first case from Borneo, Sabah
and the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating
recalcitrant psychiatrist symptoms associated with this
condition.
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