Progress on sleep disorders in anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis

Sleep disorders in patients with anti - N - methyl - D - aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis present in a variety of forms, are easily misdiagnosed, have complex mechanisms, and require early recognition and treatment. This article reviews the clinical manifestations, electrophysiological characteristics, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment principles of sleep disorders in anti - NMDAR encephalitis, in order to provide some help for clinicians to identify and treat sleep disorders in anti - NMDAR encephalitis.