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Autoimmune encephalitis masquerading as psychosis: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Prerna Kukreti1, Amit Garg1, Lomesh Bhirud2
1 Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi, India
2 Department of Neurology, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Prerna Kukreti
Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi - 110 095
India
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DOI: 10.4103/2231-0738.158373
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Autoimmune encephalitis often presents as neuropsychiatric syndromes and may be mistaken for a primary psychiatric disorder. We report a case of a young woman with a history of acute psychosis and focal seizure, with normal neuroimaging, electroencephalogram, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) study. Serum tested positive for the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) antibody, and the patient improved upon starting steroids. There is a need to screen for autoimmune causes in case of neuropsychiatric syndromes presenting with seizure or dyskinesias and alteration of sensorium. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management can be life-saving. |
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