Autonomic dysfunction in NMDA receptor encephalitis – Is it central or peripheral in origin?

Background: Autonomic instability is a common manifestation in anti-NMDAR (N-methyl D-aspartate Receptor) encephalitis, however, exact pathophysiology is poorly understood. Aim: To expose different pathophysiologic mechanisms of autonomic dysfunction in NMDAR encephalitis patients. Methods: Case-reports Results: Case 1: A 23 years old female presented with panic attacks, uncontrolled seizures and orofacial dyskinesias. NMDAR antibodies were...