The broad differential diagnosis of encephalitis: A case report

I. E. Ghijselings; I. C. M. Hoogland; M. C. Brouwer; P. H. J. van der Voort; J. Horn

The broad differential diagnosis of encephalitis: A case report

I. E. Ghijselings, I. C. M. Hoogland, M. C. Brouwer, P. H. J. van der Voort, J. Horn

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Abstract

A 31-year-old previously healthy woman presented with hallucinations and altered mental status, which was eventually found to be due to anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis. In this case report, we discuss the broad differential diagnosis of encephalitis with infectious and autoimmune causes. Furthermore, we consider empirical treatment options in case a definite diagnosis is hard to be made.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	103-106
Number of pages	4
Journal	Netherlands Journal of Critical Care
Volume	28
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2020

Keywords

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis
Autoimmune encephalitis
Differential diagnosis
Tuberculous meningitis

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