Using Brain PET Scans to Diagnose Autoimmune Encephalitis
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This study uses a special brain scan (FDG-PET) to better understand autoimmune encephalitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the brain. It may help doctors improve diagnosis by comparing PET scan results with other tests you already had.
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Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis (brain inflammation caused by your immune system).
- You had a brain MRI before starting treatment.
- You had a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) to test your spinal fluid before treatment.
- You had a special brain scan called FDG-PET before treatment.
- You had blood tests for autoantibodies (immune system markers) before treatment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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