Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis with accompanying ovarian teratoma in female patients from East China: Clinical features, treatment, and prognostic outcomes

ConclusionsSymptomatology and auxiliary findings indicate that ovarian teratoma may be the immunologic trigger for anti-NMDAR encephalitis patients, while viral infection is likely to play a major part in pathogenesis for those without any detectable tumor. Overall, anti-NMDAR encephalitis patients with teratomas present with milder neurological symptoms and have better long-term outcomes after tumor removal.
Source: Seizure - Category: Neurology Source Type: research