Characterization of a subtype of autoimmune encephalitis with anti–contactin-associated protein-like 2 antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid, prominent limbic …
B Joubert, M Saint-Martin, N Noraz, G Picard… - JAMA …, 2016 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Autoantibodies against contactin-associated protein-like 2 (CASPR2) are
observed in several neurological syndromes, including neuromyotonia (NMT), Morvan
syndrome (MoS), and limbic encephalitis. Objective To characterize the clinical and
biological presentations of patients with anti-CASPR2 antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF). Design, Setting, and Participants We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of 18
patients who had anti-CASPR2 antibodies in their CSF between March 2009 and November …
observed in several neurological syndromes, including neuromyotonia (NMT), Morvan
syndrome (MoS), and limbic encephalitis. Objective To characterize the clinical and
biological presentations of patients with anti-CASPR2 antibodies in the cerebrospinal fluid
(CSF). Design, Setting, and Participants We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis of 18
patients who had anti-CASPR2 antibodies in their CSF between March 2009 and November …