Contactin-associated protein-like 2 antibody-associated autoimmune encephalitis in children: case reports and systematic review of literature.
Yong-Kang ChengYao-Zheng LingChun-Feng YangYu-Mei LiPublished in: Acta neurologica Belgica (2023)
Psychiatric symptoms, sleep disorders, movement disorders, and cardiovascular-related symptoms are the most common presentation in pediatric patients with CASPR2 antibody-associated AEs. Tumor, particularly with thymoma, is uncommon in children diagnosed with CASPR2 antibody-associated AEs. In addition, prompt diagnosis and immunotherapy can relieve symptoms and improve the prognosis.