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  • Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis is a condition marked by psychiatric and neurological symptoms, often linked to ovarian teratomas.
  • The report discusses the first confirmed case of this type of encephalitis associated with a teratoma in a young woman in Hong Kong.
  • The case involved symptoms like confusion and significant movement disorders (dyskinesia) and is followed by a review of existing research on the topic.

Article Abstract

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis is characterised by psychiatric and neurological abnormalities and occurs in frequent association with ovarian teratoma. We report the first confirmed case of teratoma-associated anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis in Hong Kong in a young woman presenting with confusion and prominent dyskinesia, followed by a review of the current literature.

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