Timely laparoscopic intervention for ovarian tumor-related autoimmune encephalitis: A challenging pathology at Tu Du Hospital in Vietnam and literature review

A previously fit and healthy 39-year-old woman was admitted to our tertiary referral hospital with coexisting autoimmune encephalopathy and ovarian tumor. Due to the presence of anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) in the cerebrospinal fluid, a diagnosis of anti-NMDAR encephalitis was fir...

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Published in:Gynecology and minimally invasive therapy 2023-07, Vol.12 (3), p.185-188
Main Authors: Pham, Thanh, Nguyen, Phuc, Ho, Quang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anti-n-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis
Aspartate
autoimmune disease
Case Report
Encephalitis
Laparoscopic surgery
Laparoscopy
Methyl aspartate
mortality
Ovarian cancer
ovarian teratoma
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Summary:A previously fit and healthy 39-year-old woman was admitted to our tertiary referral hospital with coexisting autoimmune encephalopathy and ovarian tumor. Due to the presence of anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) in the cerebrospinal fluid, a diagnosis of anti-NMDAR encephalitis was first suggested after ruling out other etiologies. Thus, a laparoscopy was promptly performed to remove the ovarian tumor. The histological endpoint revealed an ovarian teratoma. Consequently, the patient recovered completely in good health condition after 2 months in a coma status. Herein, we report an uncommon case of anti-NMDAR encephalitis associated with ovarian teratoma at our hospital, thus raising awareness of physicians.
ISSN:2213-3070
2213-3089
DOI:10.4103/gmit.gmit_36_23