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SynthesisNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2024

Perinatal outcome in anti-NMDAr encephalitis during pregnancy-a systematic review with individual patients' data analysis.

Giovanna Scorrano, Fedele Dono, Clarissa Corniello, Stefano Consoli, Giacomo Evangelista, Armando Di Ludovico, Francesco Chiarelli, Francesca Anzellotti, Angelo Di Iorio, Stefano L Sensi

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Synthesis in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Giovanna ScorranoDepartment of Pediatrics, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Fedele DonoDepartment of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Science, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy. fedele.dono@unich.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3575-2942
Clarissa CornielloDepartment of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Science, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Stefano ConsoliDepartment of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Science, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Giacomo EvangelistaDepartment of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Science, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Armando Di LudovicoDepartment of Pediatrics, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Francesco ChiarelliDepartment of Pediatrics, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Francesca AnzellottiInstitute of Neurology, Epilepsy Center, "SS Annunziata" Hospital of Chieti, Chieti, Italy.
Angelo Di IorioDepartment of Aging Science, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.
Stefano L SensiDepartment of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Science, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy. ssensi@unich.it.
University of Chieti-Pescara · ITOspedale SS. Annunziata · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAnti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAr) antibody encephalitis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by synaptic NMDAr current disruption and receptor hypofunction, often affecting women during pregnancy. Clinical manifestations associated with anti-NMDAr encephalitis can occur both in the mother and fetus.

methodsWe generated a systematic search of the literature to identify epidemiological, clinical, and serological data related to pregnant women with anti-NMDAr encephalitis and their children, analyzing the fetal outcomes. We examined the age and neurologic symptoms of the mothers, the presence of an underlying tumor, immunotherapies used during pregnancy, duration of the pregnancy, and type of delivery.

resultsData from 41 patients were extrapolated from the included studies. Spontaneous interruption of pregnancy, premature birth, and cesarean section were reported in pregnant women with NMDAr encephalitis. Several fetal and neonatal symptoms (e.g., movement disorders, spina bifida, poor sucking, respiratory distress, cardiac arrhythmias, infections, icterus, hypoglycemia, and low birth weight) depending on the mother's serum anti-NR1 concentration were also reported.

conclusionsWe characterized the outcomes of children born from mothers with anti-NMDAr encephalitis, analyzing the pivotal risk factors related to pregnancy and maternal disorder. Neuropsychiatric involvement seems strictly related to pathogenic NMDAr antibodies detected in maternal and/or neonatal serum. These findings clarify a complex condition to manage, outlining the risks associated with pregnant women with anti-NMDAr encephalitis and also providing a concrete guide for therapeutic strategies to prevent potential harm to the fetus and the child's neurodevelopment.

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Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor EncephalitisPregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy OutcomeFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornPregnancyAutoimmune encephalitisEpilepsyFetal outcomeNMDAr antibody titerPregnancy

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