title: Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis: A neuropsychiatric syndrome associated with ovarian teratoma.
abstract: •Anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis is a paraneoplastic syndrome caused by teratomas.•The syndrome includes psychiatric symptoms followed by autonomic dysregulation.•Rapid diagnosis and removal of the tumor is essential for optimizing outcomes.•Following recovery, counsel on contraceptive options, particularly LARC methods.•If no tumor is identified initially, monitor for development of ovarian teratoma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, United States.
authors.forename: Jennifer A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Braverman
authors.affiliation: Gynecologic Oncology Service, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States.
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Marcus
authors.affiliation: Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology and Pelvic Surgery Associates and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA, United States.
authors.forename: Ruchi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Garg
keywords: Encephalitis; Paraneoplastic syndrome; Teratoma