Jerking & confused: Leucine-rich glioma inactivated 1 receptor encephalitis.
J Neuroimmunol
; 289: 84-6, 2015 Dec 15.
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| ID: mdl-26616875
ABSTRACT
This is a case of autoimmune encephalitis with features of faciobrachial dystonic seizures (FBDS) pathognomonic for Leucine Rich Glioma inactivated (LGI)1 antibody encephalitis. This voltage-gated potassium channel complex encephalitis is marked by rapid onset dementia, FBDS and hyponatremia, which is sensitive to management with immunotherapy including steroids, IVIG and other agents. In this case report we review the clinical features, imaging and management of this condition.
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Proteínas
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Encefalite
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Anticorpos
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Etiology_studies
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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2015
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Article