RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 An unusual case of refractory status epilepticus in a young lady: anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis JF Clinical Medicine JO Clin Med FD Royal College of Physicians SP 436 OP 438 DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.17-5-436 VO 17 IS 5 A1 Ching Soong Khoo A1 Nurul Husna Zulkifli A1 Siti Soraya Ab Rahman YR 2017 UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/17/5/436.abstract AB We describe a case of a young lady with anti-NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptor encephalitis, who initially presented with status epilepticus. Her seizures and orofacial dyskinesia were refractory to four anticonvulsants. She received intravenous immunoglobulin and a left ovarian tumour (an associated feature) was resected. However, her outcome was poor because of delayed treatment, autonomic dysfunction and complications of prolonged hospitalisation. This case highlights the importance of an early recognition of this rare but increasingly recognised disease.