Predictive value of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for treatment response in patients diagnosed with definite or probable autoimmune encephalitis/encephalopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Autoimmune encephalitis/encephalopathy (AE) is a complex and heterogeneous disease, making it difficult to predict the prognosis. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has emerged as a potential prognostic tool, but its usefulness remains a matter of debate. This study aimed to explore prognostic factors in cases of clinically definite or probable AE, including those with autoantibody-negative, or unknown status.

Methods

Data on patients diagnosed with definite or probable AE, including those with autoantibody-negative, or unknown status, were retrospectively collected from the admission records of our department between January 2013 and December 2022. These patients were then categorized into either a good- or poor-response group, based on their short-term t

SUBMITTER: Ogami S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10626493 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature