title: Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis presenting with catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome in patients with intellectual disability and autism.
abstract: We report anti-N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis in two patients with autism and intellectual disability presenting with neuropsychiatric symptoms of catatonia and neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Case reports such as these help raise awareness of this clinical issue. By paving the way for earlier diagnoses they ultimately maximise the potential for curative treatments and prevention of long-term complications.
authors.affiliation: Adult Learning Disability Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust ; Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, University of Leicester.
authors.forename: Reza
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kiani
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University Hospitals of Leicester.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lawden
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University Hospitals of Leicester.
authors.forename: Penelope
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Eames
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University Hospitals of Leicester.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Critchley
authors.affiliation: Adult Learning Disability Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust ; University of Leicester.
authors.forename: Sabyasachi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhaumik
authors.affiliation: University of Leicester.
authors.forename: Sunita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Odedra
authors.affiliation: Adult Learning Disability Service, Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gumber