Immune-Mediated Small Fiber Neuropathy With Trisulfated Heparin Disaccharide, Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 3, or Plexin D1 Antibodies: Presentation and Treatment With Intravenous Immunoglobulin

Conclusions: TS-HDS, FGFR-3, and Plexin D1 antibodies are present in a high proportion of cryptogenic SFN cases with more facial involvement, and greater disease severity is associated with higher antibody titers. They are often misdiagnosed but may respond subjectively and objectively to IVIG.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease - Category: Neurology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research