Successful treatment of rare autoimmune Encephalitis in 31 year old woman
Rare case of a 31-year-old woman from Mira Road, who presented with right-sided twisting movements of her hands in July 2023. Initially misdiagnosed as a stroke, Nikita's condition was later identified as Autoimmune Encephalitis, a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the brain. This condition, often mistaken for psychiatric issues, can lead to detrimental outcomes if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Fortunately, under Dr. Pavan Pai, a Consultant Interventional Neurologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Roadcare, Nikita received the appropriate diagnosis and treatment, leading to a remarkable recovery.
In this video, Dr Pavan Pai, a Consultant Interventional Neurologist at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road Mumbai talks about the case history, complications, prognosis.
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