Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Mycophenolate Mofetil for Long-Standing Sensory Neuronopathy in Sjögren's Syndrome
Joint Authors
Morariu, Ramona
Pettinari, Lucia
Logullo, Francesco
Danieli, Maria Giovanna
Monteforte, Fernando
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sensory neuronopathy is described in association with the Sjögren's syndrome (SS).
We studied a 55-year-old woman with a 4-year history of progressive asymmetric numbness, distal tingling, and burning sensation in upper and lower limbs.
In a few months, she developed ataxia with increased hypoanaesthesia.
Electrodiagnostic tests revealed undetectable distal and proximal sensory nerve action potential in upper and lower limbs.
Cervical spine magnetic resonance showed a signal hyperintensity of posterior columns.
Previous treatment with high-dose glucocorticoids and azathioprine was ineffective.
A combined treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin and mycophenolate mofetil was followed by a progressive and persistent improvement.
This case documented the efficacy and the safety of the coadministration of intravenous immunoglobulin and mycophenolate mofetil in sensory neuronopathy associated with SS refractory to conventional immunosuppressive therapy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Danieli, Maria Giovanna& Pettinari, Lucia& Morariu, Ramona& Monteforte, Fernando& Logullo, Francesco. 2012. Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Mycophenolate Mofetil for Long-Standing Sensory Neuronopathy in Sjögren's Syndrome. Case Reports in Immunology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Danieli, Maria Giovanna…[et al.]. Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Mycophenolate Mofetil for Long-Standing Sensory Neuronopathy in Sjögren's Syndrome. Case Reports in Immunology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Danieli, Maria Giovanna& Pettinari, Lucia& Morariu, Ramona& Monteforte, Fernando& Logullo, Francesco. Intravenous Immunoglobulin and Mycophenolate Mofetil for Long-Standing Sensory Neuronopathy in Sjögren's Syndrome. Case Reports in Immunology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-452871
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-452871