Anti-GABAB receptor encephalitis associated with combined small cell lung carcinoma

We report a case with characteristic symptoms of limbic encephalitis associated with combined small cell lung carcinoma. The brain magnetic resonance imaging showed bilateral temporal lesions and the photoemission tomography revealed regional heterogenous metabolism across the brain. The double labeling of anti-gamma-aminobutyric acid-B receptor autoantibodies both in the tissues of neuroendocrine and small cell neoplasia was a unique feature of this patient.
Source: Journal of Neuroimmunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research