Teratoma-negative anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis presented with a single GTC seizure and prominent psychiatric symptoms.
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We emphasize the importance of early treatment with immunotherapy in autoimmune epilepsy.
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The literature on acute anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis presenting with one GTC seizure is reviewed.
Abstract
Herein, we describe a case report of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis characterized by a single generalized tonic–clonic seizure and predominantly psychiatric symptoms, persisting long after EEG abnormalities had resolved. We discuss common presentations of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and advocate for the inclusion of this disease entity in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with one generalized tonic–clonic seizure and prominent psychiatric symptoms.
