Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis presenting with catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in patients with intellectual disability and autism

We report anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis in two patients with autism and intellectual disability presenting with neuropsychiatric symptoms of catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Case reports such as these help raise awareness of this clinical issue. By paving the wa...

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Autores principales: Kiani, Reza, Lawden, Mark, Eames, Penelope, Critchley, Peter, Bhaumik, Sabyasachi, Odedra, Sunita, Gumber, Rohit
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Royal College of Psychiatrists 2015
Materias:
Current Practice
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4495827/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26191422
http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/pb.bp.112.041954
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Sumario:We report anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis in two patients with autism and intellectual disability presenting with neuropsychiatric symptoms of catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Case reports such as these help raise awareness of this clinical issue. By paving the way for earlier diagnoses they ultimately maximise the potential for curative treatments and prevention of long-term complications.

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