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Acute MRI findings in autoimmune encephalitis vary by type. While N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis often shows normal MRI, other forms like LGI1 or GAD antibody encephalitis present with medial temporal lobe lesions. Recognizing these patterns aids diagnosis.

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  • Neurology
  • Radiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a group of neurological disorders caused by immune system attacks on the brain.
  • Distinct clinical and neuroimaging features characterize different AE subtypes.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing AE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize acute MRI findings in common autoimmune encephalitis variants.
  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of MRI in differentiating AE subtypes and excluding other conditions.
  • To discuss the role of advanced MRI techniques and future research in AE diagnosis and management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies reporting acute MRI findings in autoimmune encephalitis.
  • Analysis of MRI characteristics associated with specific AE antibody profiles (e.g., NMDA receptor, LGI1, CASPR2, GAD, GABA-B, GABA-A, IgLON5).
  • Synthesis of information on lesion patterns, location, and evolution.

Main Results:

  • N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor encephalitis: MRI often normal acutely; subtle white matter lesions may indicate overlap syndromes (MS, NMOSD, MOGAD).
  • Limbic encephalitis (LGI1, CASPR2, GAD antibodies): Medial temporal lobe T2/FLAIR hyperintensities, potential hippocampal atrophy.
  • GABA-B receptor encephalitis: Similar temporal lobe involvement, possible cerebellar lesions/atrophy. GABA-A receptor encephalitis: Multifocal cortical/subcortical lesions. IgLON5 disease: Mostly unremarkable MRI, rare brainstem/hippocampal lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Acute MRI findings in autoimmune encephalitis are diverse and subtype-specific.
  • MRI is essential for identifying characteristic lesions, guiding differential diagnosis, and excluding alternative conditions.
  • Dedicated MRI protocols and advanced techniques are crucial for improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes in AE.