Comparison of quantitative FDG-PET and MRI in anti-LGI1 autoimmune encephalitis.

Mohammad S SadaghianiSamantha RomanLuisa A Diaz-AriasRalph HabisArun VenkatesanJohn C ProbascoLilja B Solnes

Published in: Neuroradiology (2023)

Brain FDG uptake was more commonly abnormal than MRI in the pre-treatment phase of anti-LGI1, and patterns of dysmetabolism differed in the pre-treatment and convalescent phases. These findings may expedite the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of anti-LGI1 patients.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
high resolution
contrast enhanced
functional connectivity
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance
combination therapy
peritoneal dialysis
brain injury
prognostic factors