[Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy].

Abstract

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are chronic, systemic autoimmune diseases, characterized by symmetric and progressive weakness of proximal muscles in the upper and lower extremities. Treatment of the disease presents a complex challenge and it needs practical knowledge. In this review the authors summarize current treatment options, and discuss intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in therapy-unresponsive cases. Relevant data from the international literature is collected, too. Benefits and side effects of this treatment are also disclosed.

• Authors: Levente Bodoki, Melinda Vincze, Zoltán Griger, Katalin Dankó
• Journal: Orvosi hetilap (Orv Hetil) Vol. 154 Issue 19 Pg. 723-8 (May 12 2013) ISSN: 0030-6002 [Print] Hungary
• Vernacular Title: Intravénás immunglobulin-kezelés idiopathiás inflammatoricus myopathiákban.
• PMID: 23649636 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Immunoglobulins, Intravenous

Topics

• Autoimmunity
• Chronic Disease
• Humans
• Immunoglobulins, Intravenous (administration & dosage, adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Myositis (drug therapy, immunology)
• Treatment Outcome