In Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), rapid cognitive decline and seizures seldom complicate the typical clinical course. Nevertheless, concurrent, treatable conditions may be responsible. We report a case of DLB with superimposed anti-LGI1 encephalitis, emphasizing the importance of thorough diagnostic reasoning beyond the simplest explanation amid distinct clinical cues.

Incident anti-LGI1 autoimmune encephalitis during dementia with Lewy bodies: when Occam razor is a double-edged sword

Morbelli S.;
2024-01-01

Abstract

In Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), rapid cognitive decline and seizures seldom complicate the typical clinical course. Nevertheless, concurrent, treatable conditions may be responsible. We report a case of DLB with superimposed anti-LGI1 encephalitis, emphasizing the importance of thorough diagnostic reasoning beyond the simplest explanation amid distinct clinical cues.
2024
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Anti-LGI1; Autoimmune encephalitis; Dementia with Lewy body; EEG
Cerne D.; Losa M.; Mattioli P.; Lechiara A.; Rebella G.; Roccatagliata L.; Arnaldi D.; Schenone A.; Morbelli S.; Benedetti L.; Massa F.
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