1. Mature Ovarian Teratoma: Neurological Implications in a Young Woman.
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Schiavi MC, Manganelli F, Morgani C, Cignini P, Yacoub V, Carletti V, Grilli D, Di Pinto A, Bisogni F, Ligato A, Galanti F, Valensise HCC, and Palazzetti PL
- Abstract
Anti-NMDAR encephalitis is an autoimmune syndrome associated with antibodies against NMDA receptors. In some cases, it is associated with various tumors; one of them is ovarian teratoma, which mostly affects women below the age of 30 years. Here, we report a case of ovarian teratoma associated with anti-NMDAR encephalitis treated with both laparoscopic surgery and immunotherapy. Multidisciplinary approach is the cornerstone for the management of this syndrome., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2021 Michele Carlo Schiavi et al.) more...
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- 2021
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