Malignancy, mortality, and morbidity: Autoimmune encephalitis in the ICU

Key Points

• High mortality rates are associated with autoimmune encephalitis in ICU patients, indicating severe illness.
• Survival analysis shows that malignancy significantly impacts patient outcomes, with poorer survival rates observed.
• Assessment of clinical outcomes reveals substantial morbidity among those treated for autoimmune encephalitis in ICU settings.
• The findings emphasize the need for early detection and treatment of autoimmune conditions to improve outcomes.