Acute onset anti-MAG neuropathy and paradoxical worsening to rituximab: a challenging case.
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| Title: | Acute onset anti-MAG neuropathy and paradoxical worsening to rituximab: a challenging case. |
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| Authors: | Cassano, Emanuele (AUTHOR), Iodice, Rosa (AUTHOR), Di Sarno, Isabella (AUTHOR), Bencivenga, Roberta (AUTHOR), Manganelli, Fiore (AUTHOR), Tozza, Stefano (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Neurological Sciences. Jul2025, Vol. 46 Issue 7, p3291-3294. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Medical sciences, Neural conduction, Antibody titer, Neuropathy, Ataxia |
| Abstract: | Background and aim: Anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein (anti-MAG) neuropathy is typically a chronic, progressive, predominantly sensory distal and demyelinating neuropathy, with ataxia and postural tremor Methods and results: Herein we describe an atypical case of anti-MAG neuropathy, characterized by acute lower limb weakness and severe ataxia with difficulty in stance and walking, resembling a Guillain-Barrè Syndrome. The presence of disproportionate distal nerve conduction slowing, and an IgM k monoclonal component have arisen the suspect of anti-MAG neuropathy, confirmed by high titer anti-MAG antibody. Rituximab treatment was started, and patient experienced a dramatic clinical worsening which was rescued by Plasma Exchange. Interpretation: We described an atypical case of anti-MAG neuropathy that was challenging in diagnosis and therapeutic management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Background and aim: Anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein (anti-MAG) neuropathy is typically a chronic, progressive, predominantly sensory distal and demyelinating neuropathy, with ataxia and postural tremor Methods and results: Herein we describe an atypical case of anti-MAG neuropathy, characterized by acute lower limb weakness and severe ataxia with difficulty in stance and walking, resembling a Guillain-Barrè Syndrome. The presence of disproportionate distal nerve conduction slowing, and an IgM k monoclonal component have arisen the suspect of anti-MAG neuropathy, confirmed by high titer anti-MAG antibody. Rituximab treatment was started, and patient experienced a dramatic clinical worsening which was rescued by Plasma Exchange. Interpretation: We described an atypical case of anti-MAG neuropathy that was challenging in diagnosis and therapeutic management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 15901874 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10072-025-08087-w |
