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Therapeutic plasma exchange for peripheral neuropathy associated with trisulfated heparan disaccharide IgM antibodies: A case series of 17 patients.

Gregory M OlsenChristopher A TormeyBertrand TsengJeanne E HendricksonNataliya Sostin
Published in: Journal of clinical apheresis (2021)
Given a reported symptomatic response rate of more than 70%, TPE may be a treatment option for individuals with autoimmune-mediated SFN associated with increased titers of TS-HDS IgM autoantibodies. Since TPE-associated adverse events appear common in this population, close monitoring during procedures is warranted.
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