Elsevier

Gynecologic Oncology Reports

Volume 14, November 2015, Pages 1-3
Gynecologic Oncology Reports

Case report
Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis: A neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with ovarian teratoma

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Highlights

  • Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis is a paraneoplastic syndrome caused by teratomas.

  • The syndrome includes psychiatric symptoms followed by autonomic dysregulation.

  • Rapid diagnosis and removal of the tumor is essential for optimizing outcomes.

  • Following recovery, counsel on contraceptive options, particularly LARC methods.

  • If no tumor is identified initially, monitor for development of ovarian teratoma.

Keywords

Teratoma
Encephalitis
Paraneoplastic syndrome

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