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Pediatric auto-immune encephalitis

Ajay Goenka1, Mahesh Chikkannaiah1, Gogi Kumar1

  • 1Dayton Children Hospital, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, 1 Children Plaza, Dayton Ohio 45404.

Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care
|July 17, 2021
PubMed

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Pediatric Auto-Immune Encephalitis (PAE) is a complex neuro-inflammatory disorder in children. This review details common PAE types, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for improved clinical management.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Pediatric Auto-Immune Encephalitis (PAE) is a neuro-inflammatory condition with diverse clinical manifestations.
  • Identification of autoantibodies, such as anti-NMDA receptor antibodies, has advanced understanding and management of PAE.
  • PAE presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to varied presentations and prolonged clinical courses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide clinicians with comprehensive information on common PAE disorders.
  • To outline the spectrum of clinical presentations associated with PAE.
  • To review current diagnostic tests and treatment protocols for PAE.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current scientific publications.
  • Synthesis of information on PAE etiology, clinical features, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
  • Focus on recently recognized PAE in pediatric populations.

Main Results:

  • PAE encompasses a wide range of symptoms including altered mental status, movement disorders, behavioral changes, psychosis, delirium, seizures, and insomnia.
  • Diagnostic approaches involve identifying specific autoantibodies and clinical evaluation.
  • Treatment protocols are guided by the underlying etiology and clinical presentation.

Conclusions:

  • PAE is a recognized and significant group of disorders in children requiring specialized management.
  • Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial for improving outcomes in pediatric patients with PAE.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the pathophysiology and optimize treatment strategies for PAE.

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