title: Surviving stiff-person syndrome: a case report.
abstract: Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare condition of progressive muscular rigidity and spasm, frequently accompanied by other autoimmune conditions, an association which has been further strengthened by the discovery of anti-GAD antibodies and the response of SPS to immunotherapies. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) is the mainstay therapy. Because of the rarity of the GAD antibody associated conditions, most of the information regarding treatment is case series and individual case reports. Here we describe the 15 year long management of a subject with SPS who has had a favourable outcome.
authors: Sharmilee
authors: S
authors: Gnanapavan
authors: Angela
authors: A
authors: Vincent
authors: Gavin
authors: G
authors: Giovannoni
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016750:Stiff-Person Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents