Abstract:IntroductionLimbic encephalitis is an inflammatory disorder, commonly characterized by psychiatric features and cognitive impairment. It used to be considered a rare disease, usually paraneoplastic, with poor prognosis. Recent findings of membrane-surface directed antibodies, including anti-VGKC (Voltage-Gated Potassium Channels) antibodies, showed a substantial proportion of cases with no association with any malignancy and better prognosis.Case presentationA 56-year-old woman was admitted to the psychiatric … Show more
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