Shruthi, T KShuba, SRajakumar, P SChitrambalam, S2016-01-192016-01-192014-05Shruthi T K, Shuba S, Rajakumar P S, Chitrambalam S. Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis in an Adolescent. Indian Pediatrics. 2014 May; 51(5): 405-406.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/170624Background: Anti N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis is an immune mediated disorder. Case characteristics: A previously healthy 14-year-old girl presenting with generalized tonic clonic seizures and altered behavior. Observation: In view of refractory seizures, hallucinations, psychobehavioral and catalepsy like symptoms, and CSF showing lymphocytic pleocytosis, possibility of autoimmune encephalitis was considered. Serum was positive for anti-NMDA receptor antibodies. Outcome: She recovered completely in six months without any sequelae. Conclusion: Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis - a potentially treatable disease - should be considered in differential diagnosis of encephalitis when acute behavioral changes, seizures or dyskinesias are present.enEncephalitisCatalepsyPsychosisRefractory seizuresArticle