Therapeutic plasma exchange for clinically amyopathic dermatomyositis (CADM) associated with rapidly progressive interstitial pneumonia.

Akira YamagataMachiko AritaAyaka TanakaFumiaki TokiokaTomohiro YoshidaKeisuke NishimuraTadashi Ishida

Published in: Journal of clinical apheresis (2020)

We emphasize that TPE could represent an effective treatment option for CADM-RPIP refractory to traditional therapy. Removal of anti-MDA5 Ab and other pathogenic factors may facilitate favorable outcomes.

Keyphrases

interstitial lung disease
multiple sclerosis
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metabolic syndrome
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intensive care unit
skeletal muscle
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replacement therapy
respiratory failure