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Title

Epilepsy Versus High Risk of Epilepsy in Autoimmune Encephalitis: An Essential Distinction.

Authors

Budhram, Adrian; Burneo, Jorge G.

Abstract

The article "Epilepsy Versus High Risk of Epilepsy in Autoimmune Encephalitis: An Essential Distinction" published in the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences discusses the terminology surrounding seizures related to autoimmune encephalitis. It introduces the concept of "autoimmune encephalitis-associated epilepsy" to distinguish between reversible provoking factors and enduring seizure predispositions. The article emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between epilepsy and a high risk of epilepsy to ensure optimal treatment for patients with seizures related to autoimmune encephalitis. It also highlights the need for further research and collaboration to develop practical definitions for autoimmune encephalitis-associated epilepsy.

Subjects

SYMPTOMS; PEOPLE with epilepsy; ANTIBODY titer; SEIZURES (Medicine); EPILEPSY

Publication

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2024, Vol 51, Issue 6, p755

ISSN

0317-1671

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1017/cjn.2023.334