Margherita Nosadini, Terrence Thomas, Michael Eyre, Banu Anlar, Thais Armangue, Susanne M Benseler, Tania Cellucci, Kumaran Deiva, William Gallentine, Grace Gombolay, Mark P Gorman, Yael Hacohen, Yuwu Jiang, Byung Chan Lim, Eyal Muscal, Alvin Ndondo, Rinze Neuteboom, Kevin Rostásy, Hiroshi Sakuma, Suvasini Sharma, Silvia Noemi Tenembaum, Heather Ann Van Mater, Elizabeth Wells, Ronny Wickstrom, Anusha K Yeshokumar, Sarosh R Irani, Josep Dalmau, Ming Lim, Russell C Dale
OBJECTIVE: To create an international consensus treatment recommendation for pediatric NMDA receptor antibody encephalitis (NMDARE). METHODS: After selection of a panel of 27 experts with representation from all continents, a 2-step Delphi method was adopted to develop consensus on relevant treatment regimens and statements, along with key definitions in pediatric NMDARE (disease severity, failure to improve, and relapse). Finally, an online face-to-face meeting was held to reach consensus (defined as ≥75% agreement)...
July 2021: Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation