Early Institution of Immunotherapy Alters the Course of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy With GAD65 Antibody
In patients presenting with new-onset seizures characterized by unusual semiology and frequent focal aware seizures, it is crucial to consider GAD65-TLE in the list of potential diagnoses. Delayed diagnosis may lead to resistance to both ASMs and immunotherapy. This case report emphasizes how prompt identification and early initiation of immunotherapy can significantly impact the course of the disease.
Authors
- Anteneh M. Feyissa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9318-3947)
- Heather Pump
Institutions
- WinnMed (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Arizona (US)
- Mayo Clinic in Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Neurologist
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nrl.0000000000000652
- Primary Topic
- Autoimmune Neurological Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00