LGI1 antibody encephalitis and psychosis
2018
Objective:To describe a case of leucine-rich, glioma inactivated 1 antibody-encephalitis presenting with psychosis.Methods:Case report.Results:A young man with leucine-rich, glioma inactivated 1-antibody encephalitis initially presented with acute psychotic symptoms, short-term memory loss and faciobrachial dystonic seizures. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed hippocampal lesions. Electroencephalography revealed frontotemporal slowing of background activity.Conclusion:Increased awareness of leucine-rich, glioma inactivated 1-antibody encephalitis may promote early recognition and treatment.
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