Anti-NMDA-Receptor encephalitis is a severe form of encephalitis that was recently identified in the context of acute neuropsychiatric presentation. Here, we describe the case of a 17-year-old girl referred for an acute mania with psychotic features and a clinical picture deteriorated to a catatonic state. Positive diagnosis of anti-NMDAreceptor encephalitis suggested specific treatment. | Malignant catatonia due to anti-NMDA-receptor encephalitis in a 17-year-old girl: Case report
