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Timely Laparoscopic Intervention for Ovarian Tumor-related Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Challenging Pathology at Tu Du Hospital in Vietnam and Literature Review

A previously fit and healthy 39-year-old woman was admitted to our tertiary referral hospital with coexisting autoimmune encephalopathy and ovarian tumor. Due to the presence of anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) in the cerebrospinal fluid, a diagnosis of anti-NMDAR encephalitis was fir...

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Autores principales: Pham, Thanh Hai, Nguyen, Phuc Nhon, Ho, Quang Nhat
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10553606/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37807988
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/gmit.gmit_36_23
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Sumario:A previously fit and healthy 39-year-old woman was admitted to our tertiary referral hospital with coexisting autoimmune encephalopathy and ovarian tumor. Due to the presence of anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) in the cerebrospinal fluid, a diagnosis of anti-NMDAR encephalitis was first suggested after ruling out other etiologies. Thus, a laparoscopy was promptly performed to remove the ovarian tumor. The histological endpoint revealed an ovarian teratoma. Consequently, the patient recovered completely in good health condition after 2 months in a coma status. Herein, we report an uncommon case of anti-NMDAR encephalitis associated with ovarian teratoma at our hospital, thus raising awareness of physicians.