Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Institute Outcomes
Multiple Sclerosis
Autoimmune Encephalitis
Autoimmune Encephalitis is a rare but complex disease that can cause both cognitive and physical impairments.¹ Patients referred for AE evaluation at the Mellen Center undergo a careful evaluation and workup to determine if their symptoms have an autoimmune etiology. Those who are confirmed to have an autoimmune component have a care plan established, which includes neuropsychological testing.²
Frequency of Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Neuropsych Referrals
2022 - 2023
Number of total unique MS patients referred to the Mellen Center for possible autoimmune encephalitis, total number with a confirmed diagnosis, and total number with a confirmed diagnosis who are referred to neuropsychology for evaluation.
