[Update on anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis]

Abstract

Autoimmune encephalitis is a group of autoimmune inflammatory disorders affecting both grey and white matter of the central nervous system. Encephalitis with autoantibodies against the N‑methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDA-R) is the most frequent autoimmune encephalitis syndrome presenting with a characteristic sequence of psychiatric and neurological symptoms. Treatment necessitates a close interdisciplinary cooperation. This article provides an update on the current knowledge on diagnostic standards, pathogenesis, and treatment strategies for anti-NMDA-R encephalitis from psychiatric and neurological perspectives.

Keywords: Autoantibody-mediated encephalitis; Herpes simplex encephalitis; Neurological symptoms; Ovarian teratoma; Psychiatric symptoms.