title: Sensory neuronopathy with Ro antibodies: response to combination immunosuppression.
abstract: The objective of this study was to describe a case of sensory neuronopathy syndrome (SNS) with Ro antibodies who had nearly complete functional recovery with combination immunosuppression. Plasma exchange, azathioprine, and hydroxychloroquine were used in combination. The gait ataxia, kinesthetic sensation, and sensory response amplitudes showed considerable recovery with excellent functional outcomes. Prompt combined therapy with azathioprine and hydroxychloroquine is a promising therapy for patients with sensory neuronopathy syndrome and Ro antibodies.
authors.affiliation: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Aamir
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hussain
authors.forename: Stephen N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Scelsa
mesh_terms: D000906:Antibodies / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D020422:Mononeuropathies / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies; D000974:Antibodies, Antinuclear; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; C035356:SS-A antibodies