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What should you know about limbic encephalitis?
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Autoimmune encephalitis is an inflammatory disorder characterized by a subacute impairment of short-term memory, psychiatric features
and seizures. It is often associated with a variety of other neurological symptoms, and its differential diagnosis is wide, leading to challenges
in its recognition. It used to be regarded as a rare disease, usually paraneoplastic and with poor prognosis. However, with the recent recognition
of membrane-surface directed antibodies, it is now known that in a substantial proportion of cases there is no association with any malignancy
and there is a good prognosis if treated. Hence, early recognition and prompt initiation of immunotherapies are of great importance.
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Autoimmune encephalitis Encephalopathies
Contexto Educativo
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Arq Neuropsiquiatr 2012;70(10):817-822
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Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO