Abstract
Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in the treatment of stiff‐man syndrome (SMS). Methods. An open, unblinded study of 3 patients with active disease and/or disease refractory to treatment with diazepam and/or corticosteroids. Results. All 3 bedridden patients improved substantially shortly after infusion with IVIG and regained function. Conclusion. IVIG may be useful for the treatment of SMS.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 915-918 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Arthritis & Rheumatism |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Pharmacology (medical)