Abstract
A 24-year-old nulligravida who presented with seizures and behavioral changes with prodrome of flu-like symptoms was initially treated as a case of viral encephalitis. Neurologic diagnostic tests including electroencephalogram, cerebrospinal fluid analysis (CSF), and cranial magnetic resonance imaging were done and inconclusive. Patient's seizure attacks persisted and her neurologic status was deteriorating despite giving appropriate anti-epileptic medications, hence an autoimmune disease was highly considered. The CSF was positive for N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies. This prompted a search for an associated teratoma and revealed a diagnostic dilemma between presence of an ovarian new growth versus a normal enlarged ovary. Laparoscopy which is both diagnostic and therapeutic was utilized. This report highlights prompt recognition of a rare case and prevented its progression to a potentially fatal condition as resection of the tumor dramatically relieved the symptoms. The significance of minimally invasive surgery in managing this case, effect in fertility, and possible association with pelvic inflammatory disease are also discussed.
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