Anti-dipeptidyl-peptidase-like protein-6 antibody-associated encephalitis masquerading as weight loss and confusion: a case report

Anti-dipeptidyl-peptidase-like protein-6 antibody-associated encephalitis masquerading as weight loss and confusion: a case report

Abstract Background Anti-Dipeptidyl-peptidase-like protein-6 (DPPX) antibody-associated encephalitis is a rare autoimmune condition that affects the central and enteric nervous systems. It often presents with neuropsychiatric symptoms, cerebellar ataxia, and gastrointestinal dysmotility, though clin...

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Main Authors: Victoria Sefcsik, Paulette Rodriguez, Monica Makar, Magnus Chun, Rayeheh Bahar, Supriya Kairamkonda, Mutsumi Kioka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Anti-DPPX
Encephalitis
Lumbar puncture
Hallucinations
Unintentional weight loss
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-025-04337-8
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