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Autoimmune Encephalitis Pattern on PET-MRI in a Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive primary motor neuron disorder whose etiology is a subject of debate even today. Interplay between multiple genetic and environmental factors and co-existent/antecedent infection, inflammation, and malignancy have all been hypothesized as potentially causative for this disease. Owing to its hybrid diagnostic capability, fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging is highly valuable in detecting varied autoimmune encephalitis patterns, one of which we report in a patient with ALS providing insight into autoimmunity as a potential etiology in the pathogenesis of this disease.

Source: Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/ijnm.ijnm_9_24

Authors: Sandesh Voosala, M. Sandhya, P. S. Mathuranath, Rohan R. Mahale

Institution: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Language: English

Topic: Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410442115

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