Following the patient perspective of Pascale Elices on this issue, Professor Kevin Rostasy spoke about the antibody-positive autoimmune encephalitis, while Dr. Ming Lim focused on antibody-negative autoimmune encephalitis.
Up to 50% of children presenting with autoimmune encephalitis do not have identifiable neuronal surface antibodies. Nevertheless, these children have significant clinical morbidity and often have poorer outcome compared to children who have detectable antibodies. The diagnostic algorithm was discussed, alongside the pragmatic immunotherapeutic management strategies.
Invited speakers:
Prof. Dr. Kevin Rostasy, European Paediatric Neurology Society
Dr. Ming Lim, Royal Free Hospital London NHS Foundation Trust
Pascale Elices, President of ENMDAR Patient Association
Chaired by:
Dr. Kumaran Deiva (Bicêtre Hospital, Paris)