Autoimmune Encephalitis: Clinical Approaches to CNS Immune Disorders: Integrating Biomarkers, Red Flags, and Immunotherapy Algorithms

Autoimmune Encephalitis: Clinical Approaches to CNS Immune Disorders is a comprehensive, evidence-based textbook that provides clinicians with a structured and practical framework for understanding, diagnosing, and managing autoimmune encephalitis and related immune-mediated disorders of the central nervous system.As recognition of autoimmune encephalitis continues to expand across neurology, psychiatry, and internal medicine, this textbook addresses the growing need for an authoritative clinical resource that integrates pathophysiology, biomarkers, red-flag syndromes, and immunotherapy strategies into a cohesive and accessible guide. The text emphasizes early recognition, accurate diagnosis, and timely treatment—critical factors that significantly influence patient outcomes.Organized in a logical textbook format, the book progresses from foundational principles of neuroimmunology to detailed discussions of antibody-mediated syndromes, seronegative disease, neuropsychiatric presentations, and paraneoplastic associations. Each chapter follows a standardized structure and incorporates diagnostic algorithms, summary tables, and management pathways to support real-world clinical decision-making.Special attention is given to common diagnostic pitfalls, differentiation from infectious and primary psychiatric disorders, and long-term management strategies, including relapse prevention and rehabilitation. The inclusion of up-to-date evidence and clearly defined treatment frameworks makes this textbook particularly valuable in both acute and longitudinal care settings.Key FeaturesComprehensive coverage of autoimmune encephalitis syndromes, including antibody-mediated and seronegative formsClear integration of biomarkers, imaging, EEG findings, and cerebrospinal fluid analysisPractical clinical algorithms for diagnosis, immunotherapy escalation, and tumor screeningIn-depth discussion of neuropsychiatric presentations and diagnostic challengesFocus on long-term outcomes, relapse prevention, and multidisciplinary careIntended AudienceThis textbook is designed for neurologists, psychiatrists, neuroimmunologists, residents, fellows, and advanced trainees, as well as other clinicians involved in the care of patients with complex neuroinflammatory disorders. It also serves as a reliable reference for academic teaching and institutional libraries.Autoimmune Encephalitis: Clinical Approaches to CNS Immune Disorders stands as an essential resource for clinicians seeking a structured, authoritative, and clinically focused guide to one of the most rapidly evolving areas of modern neuroscience. Read more