Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, Australia
Case Report
Limbic Encephalitis, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Gad65 Antibodies, Have We Connected the Dots?
Author(s): Noor Fishan*
Chronic limbic encephalitis can be a major source of
morbidity in patients with T1DM. The aim of the case report
is to highlight the significance of early identification of signs
of memory impairment in patients with T1DM, screening for
GAD65 antibodies in the CSF and to be aware of the possible
association between limbic encephalitis, GAD65 antibodies and
type 1 DM. Limbic Encephalitis (LE) is an inflammatory condition
affecting the brain's limbic system, which includes regions
critical for memory and emotion... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.10001099
