Open AccessSuccessful outcome following detection and removal of a very small ovarian teratoma associated with anti‐ NMDA receptor encephalitis during pregnancy
Author(s) -
Mizutamari Etsuko,
Matsuo Yuji,
Namimoto Tomohiro,
Ohba Takashi,
Yamashita Yasuyuki,
Katabuchi Hidetaka
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.475
Subject(s) - medicine , ovarian teratoma , pregnancy , nmda receptor , teratoma , encephalitis , ultrasonography , receptor , radiology , immunology , biology , virus , genetics
Key Clinical Message An important part of anti– N ‐methyl‐ d ‐aspartate ( NMDA ) receptor encephalitis treatment is prompt detection and removal of any associated ovarian teratoma, regardless of size. High‐resolution transvaginal ultrasonography followed by targeted CT with adaptive iterative dose reduction ( AIDR ) is a useful strategy for distinguishing small ovarian teratomas from luteal cysts during pregnancy.