Abstract

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune encephalitis manifesting subacutely with prominent aberrant movements and psychiatric symptoms, which associated with antibodies against NR1or NR2 subunits of the NMDAR.The disease is not rare, early diagnosis and immune treatment can improve prognosis and reduce the recurrence.The epidemiology, mechanisms, clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis of the disease were reviewed in order to enhance the cognition of anti-NMDAR encephalitis. Key words: Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis; Disinhibited behaviour; Psychiatric symptoms; Immunotherapy; Remove teratomas

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