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lim·bic en·cephali·tis
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Limbic encephalitis
Limbic encephalitis is a form of encephalitis, which is to say, it is a disease characterised by inflammation of the brain. Limbic encephalitis is caused by auto-immunity: that is an abnormal state where the body produces antibodies against itself. Some cases are associated with cancer and some are not. Although the disease is known as "limbic" encephalitis, the fact is that disease is seldom limited to the limbic system and post-mortem studies usually show involvement of other parts of the brain also. The disease was first described by Brierley and others in 1960 as a series of three cases. The link to cancer was first noted in 1968 and confirmed by later investigators. The majority of cases of limbic encephalitis are associated with a tumour. In cases caused by tumour, cure is only achieved when the tumour is removed completely. Limbic encephalitis is classified according to the auto-antibody that causes the disease. The most common types are: ⁕Anti-Hu, which is associated with small-cell carcinoma of the lungs. ⁕Anti-Ma2, associated with germ-cell tumours of the testis. ⁕Anti-NMDAR, associated tumours of the ovary.
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Limbic Encephalitis
A paraneoplastic syndrome marked by degeneration of neurons in the medial temporal lobe. Clinical features include behavioral changes, HALLUCINATIONS, loss of short term memory, anosmia, AGEUSIA, and DEMENTIA. Circulating anti-neuronal antibodies (anti-Hu; also called ANNA 1) and small cell lung carcinomas are frequently associated with this condition. (From Pathologe 1997 Sep;18(5):406-10; J Int Neuropsychol Soc 1996 Sep;2(5):460-6; Brain 1997 Jun;120(Pt 6):923-8)
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of limbic encephalitis in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of limbic encephalitis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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