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[Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy]
Levente Bodoki1, Melinda Vincze, Zoltán Griger
1Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Belgyógyászati Intézet, Klinikai Immunológiai Tanszék Debrecen Móricz Zsigmond krt. 22. 4032. bodoki.levente@gmail.com
Abstract:
Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are chronic, systemic autoimmune diseases, characterized by symmetric and progressive weakness of proximal muscles in the upper and lower extremities. Treatment of the disease presents a complex challenge and it needs practical knowledge. In this review the authors summarize current treatment options, and discuss intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in therapy-unresponsive cases. Relevant data from the international literature is collected, too. Benefits and side effects of this treatment are also disclosed.
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