The consumption of immunoglobulins (Ig) is increasing due to better recognition of antibody
deficiencies, an aging population, and new indications. This review aims to examine the …

Introduction Plasmapheresis is a well‐recognized treatment for autoimmune neurological
diseases in Japan. However, the practice varies depending on the facility, and the actual …

Purpose Our goal was to perform a sco** systematic review of the literature on the use of
intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) for refractory status epilepticus (RSE) in adults. Method …

Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis is an autoimmune syndrome characterized by the acute
or subacute onset of encephalopathy, memory loss, confusion, temporal lobe seizures, and …

Plasmapheresis is one of the acute treatment modalities for neurological disorders
associated with antibodies against glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti‐GAD). However, there …

Introduction Myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbations may be treated with intravenous
immunoglobulin (IVIg) or plasma exchange (PLEX), which have equivalent effectiveness …

Inflammatory demyelinating pseudotumor usually occurs in the brain and rarely occurs in the
spinal cord. On imaging, inflammatory demyelinating pseudotumor appears very similar to …

An eighteen‑year‑old man presented with sudden onset stiffness and weakness of the right
upper limb with loss of sensations after an episode of viral illness 6 months ago. He has …

Autoimmune encephalitis encompasses a range of disorders in which the body's immune
system pathologically attacks the brain. This condition may occur in association with a tumor …

Autoimmune diseases affecting the nervous systems are a common cause of admission to
the intensive care unit (ICU). Although there exist several well-described clinical syndromes …