title: [Intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in idiopathic inflammatory myopathy].
abstract: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies are chronic, systemic autoimmune diseases, characterized by symmetric and progressive weakness of proximal muscles in the upper and lower extremities. Treatment of the disease presents a complex challenge and it needs practical knowledge. In this review the authors summarize current treatment options, and discuss intravenous immunoglobulin treatment in therapy-unresponsive cases. Relevant data from the international literature is collected, too. Benefits and side effects of this treatment are also disclosed.
authors: Debreceni Egyetem, Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Belgyógyászati Intézet, Klinikai Immunológiai Tanszék Debrecen Móricz Zsigmond krt. 22. 4032. bodoki.levente@gmail.com
authors: Levente
authors: L
authors: Bodoki
authors: Melinda
authors: M
authors: Vincze
authors: Zoltán
authors: Z
authors: Griger
authors: Katalin
authors: K
authors: Dankó
mesh_terms: D015551:Autoimmunity; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009220:Myositis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D016756:Immunoglobulins, Intravenous