Abstract:Background: Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare immune-mediated neuromuscular disorder, is characterized by rigidity, stiffness, and intermittent spasms of axial and extremity muscles. Various immunotherapies including intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) have been used for this autoimmune condition. Here we aim to review the role of IVIG in the treatment of SPS along with its outcome.Methods: A systematic literature search of PubMed and Embase was conducted to identify the relevant published articles against the… Show more
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