Esther De Alencar Araripe Falcao Feitosa MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Bruno Meira Castro Trindade MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Raul Raposo Pereira Feitosa MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mateus Simabukuro MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Leandro Tauares Lucato MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Ricardo Nitrini MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luis Henrique Castro MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Maria Martin, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To review the pathophysiology of autoimmune-mediated encephalitis, as well as the importance of the classification of the antibodies involved. To discuss the relationship between autoimmune-mediated encephalitis and paraneoplasic syndrome. To explain the utility of MRI in the diagnosis of autoimmune-mediated encephalitis. To aid radiologists in the correct diagnosis of this pathology.

Pathophysiology of autoimmune-mediated encephalitis. CNS antibodies-mediated involved. Relevant clinical manifestations. Review of imaging findings on MRI. Sample cases and mimics. The importance of early diagnosis and good prognosis Future directions and summary

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Feitosa, E, Trindade, B, Feitosa, R, Simabukuro, M, Lucato, L, Nitrini, R, Castro, L, Martin, M, Neuroimaging Findings in Autoimmune-Mediated Encephalitis.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14014446.html