[18F]-Fluoro-Deoxy-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography Scan Should Be Obtained Early in Cases of Autoimmune Encephalitis

Introduction. Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a clinically challenging diagnosis with nonspecific neurological symptoms. Prompt diagnosis is important and often relies on neuroimaging. We present a case series of AE highlighting the importance of an early [18F]-fluoro-deoxy-glucose positron emission...

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Main Authors: C. R. Newey, A. Sarwal, S. Hantus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9450452