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Perioperative Anesthetic and Hormonal Considerations in a Patient With Anti-glutamic Acid Decarboxylase Encephalitis:
Ian W McArdle1, Haadi Malik2, Sarah Dotson3
1Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA.
Abstract:
Glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) is vital for gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) synthesis. Auto-antibodies against GAD deplete GAD levels and subsequently GABA, resulting in a hyper-excitatory state. A 41-year-old woman with anti-GAD encephalitis underwent bilateral oophorectomy for endometriosis. Despite treatments, the patient experienced limited improvement. Suppression with Depo-Lupron and subsequent bilateral oophorectomy resulted in significant improvement. Post-oophorectomy, she experienced seizure-like episodes, suggesting medication's role in modulating neuroexcitability. The case underscores the interplay between anti-GAD antibodies and general anesthetics, highlighting the importance of understanding perioperative management of autoimmune encephalitis. Research is needed for an optimal approach to this patient population, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
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