Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Secondary to Anti-Gad Antibody Encephalitis Successfully Treated with Aggressive Immunotherapy
Epilepsy & Behavior Reports(2020)
摘要
Antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase are reported in association with a number of neurological conditions including limbic encephalitis. We report a case of anti-GAD-antibody associated encephalitis presenting with super-refractory status epilepticus. We describe the clinical course, management, and the outcome. In addition, we review the presentation and outcomes of reported cases of anti-GAD encephalitis. Similar to the reported cases of anti-GAD encephalitis, our case was refractory to treatment with conventional antiseizure medication. Treatment with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG), high dose corticosteroids, and plasmapheresis had partial response, but escalation of treatment to the use of tocilizumab was associated with significant clinical improvement.
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Autoimmune encephalitis,Glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies,Limbic encephalitis,Status epilepticus,Tocilizumab
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