Case report highlights glycine-receptor antibody encephalitis presenting as psychiatric illness in a child, suggesting early identification is crucial.
Background/Purpose: Glycine-receptor antibody (GlyR-Ab) encephalitis is a rare, reversible autoimmune disease that typically manifests in adults as PERM or stiff-person syndrome. Paediatric cases are few, and early symptoms often mimic peripheral neuropathy or psychiatric illness, delaying diagnosis.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Sommer et al. (2025) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: