Encefalitis autoinmune reversible y anticuerpos anti-receptores de N-metil-D-aspartato: Report of one case / Limbic encephalitis with positive anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate antibodies
Rev. méd. Chile
; 140(9): 1170-1173, set. 2012.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Limbic encephalitis is a subacute syndrome characterized by memory impairment, confusion, seizures, hypothalamic dysfunction and psychiatric symptoms. It has been associated to tumors located outside of the central nervous system. In 2007, anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDAr) antibodies were found in serum and CSF of patients with this particular type of encephalitis. We report a 25-year-old female who, following upper respiratory tract symptoms, developed serious behavioral and consciousness impairment that progressed to coma. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showed a lymphocyte pleocytosis, the electroencephalogram was altered with a slow encephalopathic rhythm and a brain magnetic resonance imaging was normal. Infectious etiologies were ruled out. CSF and serum anti NMDA receptors antibodies were positive.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
N-Metilaspartato
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Receptores de N-Metil-D-Aspartato
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Encefalite Límbica
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Anticorpos
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Chile
País de publicação:
Chile