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Prevalence and clinical profiles of anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein neuropathy in Japan: A nationwide survey study of 133 patients.

Yuya AotsukaSonoko MisawaTomoki SuichiKazumoto ShibuyaKeigo NakamuraHiroki KanoRyo OtaniMarie MorookaMoeko OgushiKengo NagashimaYasunori SatoNagato KuriyamaSatoshi Kuwabara
Published in: European journal of neurology (2024)
This study on anti-MAG neuropathy provides updated insights into the epidemiology of this disease, clinical profiles, and treatment approaches in Japan. Rituximab therapy, used for only one-third of the patients, demonstrated efficacy. During the final visit, a quarter of the patients were unable to walk independently. Further studies are warranted to determine the optimal management of this rare and intractable disorder.
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