Anti-LGI1 Encephalitis Developing Immunoglobulin Responsive Orthostatic Hypotension after Remission
Kenta Orimo1, Nobue K Iwata1, Mizuho Kawai1
1Department of Neurology, International University of Health and Welfare Mita Hospital, Japan.
Anti-leucine-rich glioma-inactivated 1 (LGI1) antibody encephalitis can cause severe orthostatic hypotension (OH). This case shows OH improved with immunoglobulin therapy, suggesting a link between anti-LGI1 antibodies and autonomic dysfunction.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Immunology
- Autonomic Neuroscience
Background:
- Anti-leucine-rich glioma-inactivated 1 (LGI1) antibody is a known cause of limbic encephalitis.
- Limbic encephalitis can present with various neurological deficits, including cognitive impairment.
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