Evaluation of seizure treatment in anti-LGI1, anti-NMDAR, and anti-GABA <sub>B</sub> R encephalitis

2019254 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Marienke A.A.M. de Bruijn · Leiden University Medical Center

Agnes van Sonderen · Leiden University Medical Center

Marleen H. van Coevorden‐Hameete · Leiden University Medical Center

Anna E.M. Bastiaansen · Leiden University Medical Center

Marco W.J. Schreurs · Leiden University Medical Center

Rob P.W. Rouhl · Leiden University Medical Center

Cees A. van Donselaar

Abstract

Epilepsy after resolved encephalitis was rare in our cohort of patients with AIE treated with immunotherapy. In addition, seizure freedom is achieved faster and more frequently after immunotherapy. Therefore, AEDs should be considered as add-on treatment, and similar to treatment of other encephalitis symptoms, immunotherapy is crucial.

Topics & Keywords

Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 92, Issue 19, pp. e2185-e2196

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000007475

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