Diagnosis and Management of Suspected Pediatric Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Approach and Review of Literature.
J Child Neurol
; 37(4): 303-313, 2022 03.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34927485
ABSTRACT
Autoimmune encephalitis is an increasingly recognized entity in children. When treated promptly, favorable outcomes are seen in a majority of pediatric patients. However, recognition of autoimmune encephalitis in young patients is challenging. Once autoimmune encephalitis is suspected, additional difficulties exist regarding timing of treatment initiation and duration of treatment, as evidence to guide management of these patients is emerging. Here, we review available literature regarding pediatric autoimmune encephalitis and present our institution's comprehensive approach to the evaluation and management of the disease. These guidelines were developed through an iterative process involving both pediatric neurologists and rheumatologists.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Encephalitis
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Hashimoto Disease
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Child Neurol
Journal subject:
NEUROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States