Two patients with CIDP deteriorated following plasma exchange

Larue, Sandrine; Dashi, Florian; Demeret, Sophie; Léger, Jean‐Marc

doi:10.1111/j.1529-8027.2008.00198.x

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“…It could be assumed that steroids alter the balance of lymphocyte subpopulation in favor of B cells, thus increasing the circulating autoantibodies [ 21 ]. An unexpected motor deterioration after plasma exchange has been reported in two patients with sensory CIDP and this effect was attributed to imbalance between pathogenic and protective autoantibodies [ 22 ]. Clinical trials have demonstrated worsening in typical and atypical CIDP cases under steroid treatment [ 23 , 24 ].…”

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Pure sensory chronic inflammatory polyneuropathy: rapid deterioration after steroid treatment

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BackgroundChronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) as a pure sensory variant is rarely encountered. Therefore the best treatment option is hard to define.Case presentationsWe reported two middle-aged patients of Caucasian origin, one female and one male, who over a period of several months presented limbs and gait ataxia. Clinical and neurophysiological examination revealed only sensory abnormalities. A diagnosis of atypical CIDP was suggested, considering the elevated CSF protein level and the presence of anti-gangliosides antibodies. Ten and 15 days respectively after initiation of prednisolone treatment both patients experienced exacerbation of sensory symptoms and emerging of muscle weakness. Steroids were then substituted by rituximab in the first patient and intravenous immunoglobulin in the second patient resulting in gradual decrement of symptoms and signs. Two-year follow-up showed no further deterioration.ConclusionCaution should be exercised when treating cases of pure sensory polyneuropathy with high dose steroids since an unfavorable outcome is possible.

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