Limbic Encephalitis in Association with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, vol.48, no.1, pp.88-91, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 48 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2011
- Doi Number: 10.4274/npa.y5688
- Journal Name: NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.88-91
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Limbic Encephalitis (LE) is a syndrome manifesting with seizures and delusions, progressive memory loss, and behavioral abnormalities lasting for weeks. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease that can affect any part of the body. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement has been reported in 14-75% of SLE cases. We present the clinical, immunological, and radiological features of a case of LE occurring in association with SLE. (Archives of Neuropsychiatry 2011; 48: 88-91)