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ArticleBMC neurology2020

Solitary juxtacortical lesion associated with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis: a case report.

Rupan Gao, Xiang Zhang, Abhijeet Kumar Bhekharee, Yue Zhang

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Article in BMC neurology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Rupan GaoDepartment of Hematology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Xiang ZhangDepartment of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12 Mid Urumqi Road, Jin'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China.
Abhijeet Kumar BhekhareeShanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Yue ZhangDepartment of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No. 12 Mid Urumqi Road, Jin'an District, Shanghai, 200040, China. zygadene@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1572-7910
Fudan University · CNShanghai Medical College of Fudan University · CNSun Yat-sen University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAnti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is a severe autoimmune encephalitis mediated by anti-NMDA receptor antibodies. Brain MRI manifestations vary and are non-specific. If there are any lesions, they tend to be diffusely or multifocally distributed. Solitary lesion is relatively rare. CASE PRESENTATION: We report a 16-year-old girl who initially presented with focal seizures but developed severe psychiatric and extrapyramidal symptoms later on. Brain MRI revealed a solitary juxtacortical demyelinating lesion in the left frontal lobe. No enhancement was noted. Electroencephalogram captured epileptiform discharges in the same region. NMDAR IgGs were tested positive in the serum and cerebrospinal fluid. Corticosteroid and intravenous IgG were administered and the patient completely recovered. Brain MRI revealed a fainter lesion in the left frontal lobe.

conclusionIn very rare instances, anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis can present with a solitary brain lesion. A full panel of antibodies for autoimmune encephalitis is the key leading to the diagnosis.

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AdolescentAnti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor EncephalitisAutoantibodiesFemaleFrontal LobeHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingSeizuresAutoantibodiesAnti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitisDemyelinationElectroencephalogramJuxtacortical lesionSeizure

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