Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis Presenting Progressive Dyslexia: A Case Report

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Background Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate (anti-NMDA) receptor encephalitis was discovered less than 10 years ago. Its symptoms andcharacteristics are not well-defined yet. We experienced a case of anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis with phonemic paraphasia and acalculiathat were not classical characteristics. Case Report A 44-year-old woman started to show dyslexia, phonemic paraphasia, and dyscalculia. These symptoms were gradually worseningfor over 30 days. Various brain images were not helpful for primary diagnosis. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis was confirmed in twodifferent laboratories. The patient started to recover with various immunosuppressive therapies. Conclusions Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis can have various symptoms, including phonemic paraphasia and acalculia.

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