Abstract |
We treated 2 patients with IgM monoclonal paraproteinemic demyelinating peripheral neuropathy (PPN) with monthly intravenous human immunoglobulin. Both patients had a steadily progressive course in spite of steroid and other immunosuppressive therapy for 3 years before starting the immunoglobulin therapy. Both had a rapid clinical improvement noticeable 5 to 10 days after the 1st immunoglobulin infusion lasting on the average of 3 to 6 weeks. Retreatment caused improvement after each consecutive infusion. There were no significant adverse side effects. High-dose IV human immunoglobulin can be a useful therapy in the treatment of PPN and warrants a large-scale controlled therapeutic trial.
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Authors | D Cook, M Dalakas, A Galdi, D Biondi, H Porter |
Journal | Neurology
(Neurology)
Vol. 40
Issue 2
Pg. 212-4
(Feb 1990)
ISSN: 0028-3878 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2153942
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Demyelinating Diseases
(therapy)
- Humans
- Immunization, Passive
- Immunoglobulins
(administration & dosage)
- Infusions, Intravenous
- Male
- Paraproteinemias
(therapy)
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
(therapy)
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