16.3 The Role of Neuropsychology in the Evaluation and Management of Autoimmune Encephalopathy

Mental illness manifestations from autoimmune encephalopathy (AE) can confound and delay diagnosis, and treatment delays can have deleterious effects on prognosis. Standard laboratories can take weeks to process, and tests that can rapidly distinguish etiology are critical for differential. Many individuals with AE will present with cognitive symptoms, highlighting the importance of having standardized tools to identify and monitor symptoms.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research