Abstract: In this review we discuss the background of diseases, diagnostic and management approaches. Comprehensive search was conducted through; PubMed, Medline, and EBSCO databases, searching literature for relevant studies discussing the management of autoimmune encephalitis, using following Mesh terms: “autoimmune encephalitis” and “management”. The appropriate medical diagnosis and management of autoimmune encephalitis needs an organized approach. Evaluation should start with a detailed history and physical examination to detect hints to specific reasons. A diverse variety of infections ought to be taken into consideration, and proper testing should be done to exclude relevant pathogens. Ancillary testing with MRI, EEG, and lumbar puncture might additionally support a medical diagnosis of encephalitis and possibly recommend specific causes. A wide group of autoantibody tests may be utilized to detect or exclude specific autoimmune causes, however these tests are complex and not every positive outcome is certain evidence of an autoimmune condition. The risk of neoplasm need to always be considered throughout initial treatment and follow-up visits, both in terms of diagnosing serious cancers cells and because particular tumors could recommend specific autoimmune causes. Therapy should depend on the pathophysiology of the condition (e.g., T-cell-mediated or antibody mediated) and the clinical situation of the patient. Patients could relapse and needs to receive proper follow-up care from a physician familiar with the illness.
Keywords: EBSCO databases, Autoimmune Encephalitis, MRI, EEG, and lumbar puncture.
Title: Overview of Diagnosis and Management of Autoimmune Encephalitis
Author: Dr. Ibrahim Abdulrahman Ibrahim Alrubayan, Dr. Anas Saeed Almoabbdi, Dr. Abdulmajeed Mulla M Alotaibi, Dr. Ahmed Khalid Abuhaimed, Dr. Bader Mohammed Ahmed Althagafi, Dr. Hussam Hussain Awadh Alhumaidi, Dr. Ahmed Hamza Mohammedalhadi, Dr. Abdulaziz Mohammed H Hammudah, Dr. Nawi Jabr Nawi Alshammari, Dr. Zahi Mohammed Alqarni
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
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