Encephalitis,Limbic
《英文msh詞典》Encephalitis,Limbic
[入口詞] Encephalitis,Limbic
[主題詞] Limbic Encephalitis
[英文釋義] 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)