Two Case Reports of Neuropsychological Outcomes following Pediatric anti-N-methyl D-aspartate Receptor Autoimmune Encephalitis

Anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis is a rare neurological condition. Limited existing pediatric case studies have shown mild, but persisting, neuropsychological impairments. This report described neuropsychological functioning in two patients treated for anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis. Patient A...

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Published inDevelopmental neuropsychology Vol. 43; no. 7; pp. 656 - 668
Main Authors Moss, Natalia, Petranovich, Christine L., Parks, Lauren, Sherwood, Andrea
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Routledge 01.01.2018
Psychology Press
Subjects
Autoimmune diseases
Case reports
Case studies
Children
Cognitive ability
Encephalitis
Glutamate receptors
N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid receptors
Neuropsychology
Pediatrics
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Summary:Anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis is a rare neurological condition. Limited existing pediatric case studies have shown mild, but persisting, neuropsychological impairments. This report described neuropsychological functioning in two patients treated for anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis. Patient A is a 16-year-old male (10 months after symptom onset) and Patient B is a 5-year-old female (45 months after symptom onset). Contrary to expectations, their cognitive profiles were largely intact, raising the possibility of minimal cognitive implications for some pediatric patients with this condition. Additional research is needed to identify factors that contribute to better cognitive outcomes in children with anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis.
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ISSN:8756-5641
1532-6942
DOI:10.1080/87565641.2018.1506456