Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

J R Army Med Corps. 1994 Jun;140(2):90-2. doi: 10.1136/jramc-140-02-08.

Abstract

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disease. Definitive therapy is not yet established. We report our use of intravenous Immunoglobulin (iv IgG) in two cases of CIDP and review the therapeutic options available. Intravenous IgG is a ubiquitous practical treatment particularly in patients who do not respond to steroids and where a rapid response is required.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Chronic Disease
  • Demyelinating Diseases / diagnosis
  • Demyelinating Diseases / therapy*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyneuropathies / diagnosis
  • Polyneuropathies / therapy*

Substances

  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous