Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis

Disease modifying treatment available:
Time critical diagnosis and management:
Lateralising:

Synonyms

  • NMDA-receptor encephalitis
  • NMDAR encephalitis
  • Anti-NMDAR encephalitis

Taxotomy

Aetiology

Anti-NMDA receptor antibodies are thought to be directly pathogenic in anti-NMDAR encephalitis.



Associated Disorders




Clinical features



Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis may cause the following:




Investigations


None


Supercategory
Autoimmune encephalitis
Laboratory Investigation Result