Therapeutic strategies of pediatric anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor(NMDAR)encephalitis is an autoimmune disorder mediated by anti-NMDAR antibody.It can be found in both adults and children.Anti-NMDAR encephalitis in children is different from adults in inducement, clinical manifestation, diagnosis process, treatment, follow-up strategy, and prognosis.Although the clinical manifestation of the disease is serious, timely and effective immunotherapy can make the vast majority of children get a good prognosis.Therefore, the review summarized and analyzed the treatment progress, in order to improve the standard diagnosis and treatment of pediatric anti-NMDAR encephalitis in China, and reduce the morbidity and mortality.