Keywords
Early diagnosis
Prognosis evaluation
Biomarker
Submitted : 2025-04-30
Accepted : 2025-05-15
Published : 2025-05-30
Abstract
Addressing the challenges of difficult early diagnosis and the incomplete prognosis evaluation system for Autoimmune Encephalitis (AE), this study comprehensively reviews the relevant indicators for early diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of AE. The analysis reveals that multiple indicators currently exhibit unique value in the diagnosis and treatment of AE, but each has its limitations. This article aims to systematically review these indicators and clarify their current application in clinical practice, to help improve the accuracy of early diagnosis and prognosis evaluation of AE, and provide a theoretical basis for clinicians to develop more effective treatment strategies.
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