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  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Neuroimmunology

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  • Autoimmune encephalitis presents as a subacute condition in children, often with infectious triggers.
  • There has been a notable increase in non-infectious autoimmune encephalitis cases over the past two decades.

Observation:

  • A previously healthy eight-year-old boy experienced progressive neurological decline.
  • The child developed autoimmune encephalitis, specifically limbic encephalitis, and hypothalamic dysfunction.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates an inborn immune system error leading to severe neurological symptoms.
  • Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) was identified as the underlying cause, resulting in a lack of immunological memory.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the critical role of immunological memory in preventing severe neurological sequelae.
  • Diagnosing and managing primary immunodeficiencies is crucial for preventing irreversible neurological damage in pediatric autoimmune encephalitis.