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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Autoimmune Encephalitis and Musicogenic Epilepsy: A Case of GAD65 Antibody-Associated Seizure.

Ali Mohammadi-Asl, Amir Reza Bahadori, Iman Sabzgolin, Afshan Davari, Mohammad Razmafrooz, Abbas Tafakhori, Mehrdad Sheikhvatan, Sara Ranji

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Ali Mohammadi-AslIranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Amir Reza BahadoriIranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1275-1138
Iman SabzgolinIranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Afshan DavariIranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Mohammad RazmafroozIranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Abbas TafakhoriIranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Mehrdad SheikhvatanMedical Biology and Genetics Department Okan University Istanbul Turkey.
Sara RanjiIranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8138-1172

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Abstract

Musicogenic epilepsy (ME) is a rare form of reflex epilepsy with a prevalence of 1 in 10,000,000. Recent research suggests a potential link between ME and autoimmune encephalitis, particularly involving glutamic acid decarboxylase 65-isoform (GAD65) antibodies. A 48-year-old female presented with a one-year history of music-triggered seizures. Her episodes were characterized by an initial aura followed by unresponsiveness and oral automatisms. Electroencephalography revealed abnormalities in the left anterior temporal lobe and temporal leads. Laboratory studies showed positive anti-GAD65 antibodies. The patient was treated with a combination of antiepileptic medication (Lamotrigine) and corticosteroids and intravenous immunoglobulin. This case contributes to the growing evidence supporting an association between ME and autoimmune mechanisms, particularly GAD65 antibody-mediated autoimmunity. It highlights the importance of screening autoimmune factors in ME patients and highlights the need for further research into targeted treatment strategies.

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encephalitisepilepsyGAD65seizures

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