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Opsoclonus myoclonus syndrome: response to plasmapheresis.

Abstract
An 18-month-old with idiopathic opsomyoclonus, refractory to therapy with ACTH, corticosteroids, and clonazepam received plasmapheresis along with oral corticosteroids and azathioprine. The subject improved dramatically following this treatment. Anticerebellar antibodies were detected from the plasma in this patient and in a two and a half year-old girl with cerebellar ataxia secondary to an adrenal ganglioneuroma.
AuthorsSheela S R, P J Mani
JournalIndian pediatrics (Indian Pediatr) Vol. 41 Issue 5 Pg. 499-502 (May 2004) ISSN: 0019-6061 [Print] India
PMID15181303 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes, Nervous System (therapy)
  • Plasmapheresis

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