2014 Articles
Isolated Chorea Associated with LGI1 Antibody
Background
Leucine-rich glioma inactivated 1 (LGI1) antibody produces a syndrome of limbic encephalitis, hyponatremia, and facio-brachial dystonic seizures that is non-paraneoplastic and responsive to corticosteroids. Parkinsonism, tremor, and generalized chorea are rare manifestations of LGI1, but, when present, commonly accompany other signs of limbic encephalitis.
Case Report
We present a case of LGI1-related isolated chorea in a 53-year-old Japanese male. His chorea responded to high-dose steroids, suggesting a potential role for this synaptic antibody in triggering chorea.
Discussion
This case highlights a new treatable etiology of chorea.
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- Title
- Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7916/D8MG7MFC
More About This Work
- Academic Units
- Center for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
- Published Here
- February 7, 2014