Autoimmune Encephalitis
41 Autoimmune Encephalitis Michel Toledano KEY POINTS FOR CLINICIANS • Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) describes a group of disorders associated with neural-specific autoantibodies. • Antibodies can target either intracellular antigens or extracellular plasma…
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis
8 Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis Christopher J. Karakasis, Aliye O. Bricker, and Stephen E. Jones KEY POINTS FOR CLINICIANS • MRI remains a mainstay for diagnosis and disease monitoring…
Multiple Sclerosis Genetics
5 Multiple Sclerosis Genetics Bruce A. C. Cree KEY POINTS FOR CLINICIANS • Family aggregation and twin studies indicate that heredity contributes to multiple sclerosis (MS) risk. • The primary MS susceptibility…
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
39 Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Eliza Gordon-Lipkin and Brenda Banwell KEY POINTS FOR CLINICIANS • Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system that manifests as…
