Neuroimaging in inborn errors of immunity: More than infections
Neurological involvement in IEIs is not uncommon and may be radiologically detectable, making imaging an important ancillary tool in their evaluation. Systematic recognition of primary and secondary neuroimaging features by neuroradiologists can raise suspicion for an underlying IEI, prompting appropriate immunologic and genetic work-up. Earlier diagnosis is crucial to enable timely implementation of preventive or targeted therapies, with the potential to improve long-term outcomes.
Authors
- Pedro Sousa Brandão
- Carla Conceição
- João Farela Neves
Institutions
- Centro de Genética Clínica (PT)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Hospital de Dona Estefânia (PT)
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neuroradiology
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-025-03895-5
- Primary Topic
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00