Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages e141-e144 , October 2010

Anti-NMDA-Receptor Encephalitis: An Adolescent with an Ovarian Teratoma

  • Tammy S. Sonn, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Tammy S. Sonn, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, 4911 Barnes Hospital Plaza, Box 8064, St. Louis, MO 63110
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  • Diane F. Merritt, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Pediatrics & Adolescent Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of  Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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PII: S1083-3188(10)00107-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2010.02.007

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages e141-e144 , October 2010

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