Title: A Rare Case of Autoimmune Encephalitis
Authors: Dr Amit Kumar, Dr Vivek Shejole
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i2.161
Abstract
Autoimmune encephalitis is a diverse group of neuro psychiatric disorders recognized recently, presenting acutely or subacutely with alteration of consciousness, cognitive decline, seizure, and abnormal movements.
We report a femal presented with Fever, Headache and Involuntary Movements of all 4 limbs with perioral twitching, 3 episodes of GTCS in the last 7 days.
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