Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalopathy: A Recently Recognized Immune-mediated Syndrome

March 12, 2010

Abigail Collins, MD
Instructor of Pediatrics and Neurology
Pediatric Movement Disorders

Jenny Soep, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Rheumatology

Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalopathy often presents with acute neurologic and psychiatric symptoms. It is important to recognize this new entity so we can initiate effective treatments with immune-modulating medications. The objective of this presentation is to educate pediatricians on how to recognize, evaluate and treat this disorder.

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