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Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis with “Hockey stick sign” mimicking CJD

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    Sarvesh Kumar Chaudhary, Ajay Chavan & Ruchika Tandon

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Chaudhary, S.K., Chavan, A. & Tandon, R. Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis with “Hockey stick sign” mimicking CJD. Neurol Sci 44, 741–743 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-022-06455-4

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