Acute psychosis in elderly: do not forget the CASPR2 spectrum as a possible cause
<p>Antibodies against contactin-associated protein 2 (CASPR2), a protein associated with the Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel Complex (VGKC) [1], represent an emerging cause of some old neurological manifestations; such as Morvan's and Isaacs' syndromes, as well as a variety of phenot...
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Journal of Neurology, Neurological Science and Disorders - Peertechz Publications,
2020-05-30.
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| Summary: | <p>Antibodies against contactin-associated protein 2 (CASPR2), a protein associated with the Voltage-Gated Potassium Channel Complex (VGKC) [1], represent an emerging cause of some old neurological manifestations; such as Morvan's and Isaacs' syndromes, as well as a variety of phenotypes encompassing limbic encephalitis, neuropathic pain, late onset epilepsy and dysautonomia [2,3].</p><p><br></p> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/jnnsd.000037 |