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  • Title: Anti-glutamic Acid decarboxylase antibody associated limbic encephalitis in a child: expanding the spectrum of pediatric inflammatory brain diseases.
    Author: Mishra N, Rodan LH, Nita DA, Gresa-Arribas N, Kobayashi J, Benseler SM.
    Journal: J Child Neurol; 2014 May; 29(5):677-83. PubMed ID: 24092895.
    Abstract:
    Anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase directed antibodies are a rare cause of autoimmune limbic encephalitis that is relatively resistant to immunotherapy. Here we report a 15-year-old boy with nonparaneoplastic, anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase limbic encephalitis presenting with subacute headache, memory disturbance, psychiatric symptoms, and seizures. At onset, his memory disturbance manifested as transient global amnesia-like episodes. Clinical remission was achieved with rituximab, intravenous immunoglobulin, and corticosteroids.
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