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Relapse of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy 5 years after autologous stem cell transplantation
  1. M Vermeulen1,
  2. M H J van Oers2
  1. 1
    Department of Neurology (H2-227), Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  2. 2
    Department of Haematology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
  1. Dr M Vermeulen, Department of Neurology (H2-227), Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE Amsterdam, the Netherlands; m.vermeulen{at}amc.uva.nl

Abstract

We describe relapse of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy in a patient who had been in remission for 5 years after treatment with autologous stem cell transplantation. Before the transplant, he needed higher doses of immunosuppressive treatment than are now necessary to maintain his improved condition. He now receives intravenous immunoglobulins at monthly intervals.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2007.118240

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    • Competing interests: None.

    • Abbreviations:
      ASCT
      autologous stem cell transplantation
      CIDP
      chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
      MS
      multiple sclerosis

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    2007 BMJ Publishing Group