TREATMENT OF STIFF-MAN SYNDROME WITH INTRAVENOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN

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作者
KARLSON, HW
SUDARSKY, L
RUDERMAN, E
PIERSON, S
SCOTT, M
HELFGOTT, SM
机构
[1] BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSP, DEPT RHEUMATOL & IMMUNOL, BOSTON, MA 02115 USA
[2] HARVARD UNIV, SCH MED, BOSTON, MA USA
[3] BRAINTREE REHABIL HOSP, BRAINTREE, MA USA
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ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM | 1994年 / 37卷 / 06期
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10.1002/art.1780370621
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) in t Methods. An open, unblinded study of 3 patients with active disease and/or disease refractory to treatment with diazepam and/or corticosteroids, Results. All 3 bedridden patients improved substantially shortly after infusion with IVIG and regained function. Conclusion. IVIG may be useful for the treatment of SMS.
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