Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis

**Definition:** Disorder characterized by symptoms of CATATONIA; HYPOVENTILATION; DYSKINESIAS; ENCEPHALITIS; and SEIZURES followed by a reduced CONSCIOUSNESS. It is often followed by a viral-like prodrome. Many cases are self-limiting and respond well to IMMUNOMODULATORY THERAPIES against the NMDA RECEPTORS antibodies.

**Tree numbers:** - C04.588.614.550.112 - C04.730.856.112 - C10.228.140.430.124 - C10.574.781.249 - C10.586.250.124 - C20.111.258.124

**Synonyms:** - Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis - Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis