Pediatric autoimmune encephalitis: Recognition and diagnosis.
Marienke A A M de BruijnArlette L BruijstensAnna E M BastiaansenAgnes van SonderenMarco W J SchreursPeter A E Sillevis SmittRogier Q HintzenRinze Frederik NeuteboomMaarten J Titulaernull nullPublished in: Neurology(R) neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation (2020)
Besides anti-NMDAR encephalitis and ADEM, other AIEs are rare in children. The current guideline to diagnose AIE is also useful in children. However, in children with nonspecific symptoms, it is important to review data critically, to perform complete workup, and to consult specialized neuroinflammatory centers.