Autoimmune ataxic neuropathies (sensory ganglionopathies)

O'Leary, C.P. and Willison, H.J. (1997) Autoimmune ataxic neuropathies (sensory ganglionopathies). Current Opinion in Neurology, 10(5), pp. 366-370.

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Abstract

AB Autoimmune ataxic neuropathies are a subset of the sensory ataxic neuropathies which are characterized by ataxia as the dominant presenting feature. The major known causes of autoimmune ataxic neuropathies include sensory variants of the Guillain-Barre syndrome, including Miller-Fisher syndrome, subsets of immunoglobulin M paraproteinaemic neuropathy, paraneoplastic neuropathy and the neuropathy associated with Sjogren's syndrome. Identified antigens as targets for autoantibodies include gangliosides, myelin associated glycoprotein, Hu antigen and extractable nuclear antigens. Some recent studies support the pathogenic role of anti-GD1b ganglioside antibody in autoimmune ataxic neuropathies. The major site of pathology in autoimmune ataxic neuropathies is in the dorsal root ganglion, but dorsal roots and peripheral nerve myelin and axons may also be affected.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Willison, Professor Hugh and O'Leary, Dr Colin
Authors: O'Leary, C.P., and Willison, H.J.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
Journal Name:Current Opinion in Neurology
ISSN:1350-7540
ISSN (Online):1473-6551

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