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Autoimmune Nodopathy With Anti-Neurofascin 186 Antibody.

Ashik Anilkumar¹, Parameswaran Krishnan²

¹Neurology, Indo American Hospital Brain and spine Center, Vaikom, IND.

|December 8, 2025

Summary

Autoimmune neuropathy, specifically anti-neurofascin 186 nodopathy, requires early antibody testing for effective treatment. Prompt diagnosis and targeted therapies like rituximab offer significant symptom relief.

Area of Science:

Neurology
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Clinical Case Study

Background:

Autoimmune neuropathy is a subclass of immune-mediated neuropathy characterized by specific antibody profiles.
Early identification of autoimmune neuropathy is critical for symptom management and improved patient outcomes.

Keywords:

anti-neurofascin 186 antibody autoantibody profiling autoimmune nodopathy immune-mediated neuropathy immunotherapy rituximab therapy

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