Publications by authors named "Yang-Chuan Chen"
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFCOVID-19-associated autoimmune encephalitis: A case report and literature review.
Medicine (Baltimore)
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The article discusses a case of autoimmune encephalitis (AE) related to COVID-19 in a 68-year-old woman who experienced altered consciousness after developing fever and fatigue.
- - Diagnosis was confirmed through elevated protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid and brain MRI results, leading to treatment with pulse steroid therapy and supportive care.
- - The patient's symptoms improved significantly after treatment, and she made a full recovery by the three-month follow-up, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment for neurological issues post-COVID-19.