18 Clinical features in 104 patients investigated for potential autoimmune encephalitis at a London teaching hospital after presenting with psychotic symptoms

Conclusions Impaired consciousness is seen more frequently in AE compared to other causes of psychosis. In combination with other clinical features this may lend support to a potential diagnosis of AE. Limitations include selection bias from patient screening, and observer bias from medical record retrospective review. There is a need for future prospective longitudinal studies to guide development of clinical guidelines for the detection of AE presenting with psychotic symptoms.
Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: The BNPA Members ' Platform Presentations Source Type: research