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Successful management of polyneuropathy associated with IgM gammopathy of undetermined significance with antibody-based immunoadsorption.

Authors :
Toepfer M
Schroeder M
Müller-Felber W
Lochmüller H
Sitter T
Pongratz D
Schiffl H
Source :
Clinical nephrology [Clin Nephrol] 2000 May; Vol. 53 (5), pp. 404-7.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Peripheral polyneuropathies associated with monoclonal IgM gammopathy of undetermined significance often have a progressive course and optimal treatment has not been established. We report on a patient diagnosed with polyneuropathy associated with benign IgM gammopathy, who was successfully treated with antibody-based immunoadsorption only. The neurological symptoms of the patient improved continuously over six months of treatment. Controlled trials should be performed to define this indication for antibody-based immunoadsorption therapy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0301-0430
Volume :
53
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical nephrology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11305816