Abstract
Teratoma is the most common germ cell tumor, which accounts for 20% to 40% of ovarian tumor. Recently, teratoma has been found to be able to initiate anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis, which belongs to autoimmune encephalitis with the possibilities of lethality and disability.The main clinical features are psychosis, impaired memory, dyskinesia, autonomic dysfunction, seizures, conscious disturbance and central hypoventilation. Most patients can get a good prognosis after immunotherapy and surgery. This article reviews the progresses of anti-NMDAR encephalitis to improve the cognition of clinicians. It is recommended that all anti-NMDAR encephalitis patients should receive tumor screening. And gynecologist should pay more attention to the diagnosis and treatment of benign ovarian tumor. Key words: Teratoma; Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis; Ovarian neoplasms
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