Ofatumumab in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy associated with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance: a case report

奥法妥木单抗治疗伴有意义未明单克隆丙种球蛋白病的慢性炎症性脱髓鞘性多发性神经根神经病:病例报告

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Abstract

This case report describes the successful use of ofatumumab, a fully humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, in a 62 years old male with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) associated chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The patient presented with acute limb weakness, glove-like paresthesia, and respiratory involvement, alongside elevated anti-ganglioside antibodies (anti-GM4 IgM and IgG) and λ-type IgM-M proteinemia. Despite initial therapies including intravenous immunoglobulin, efgartigimod, and immunosuppressants, he experienced recurrent relapses. Treatment with ofatumumab combined with methylprednisolone resulted in complete peripheral CD19+ B cell depletion, improved nerve conduction velocities, and sustained clinical remission. The findings highlight the efficacy of ofatumumab in targeting pathogenic CD20+ B cell clones, thereby disrupting autoantibody production implicated in immune mediated peripheral nerve injury. This case underscores the potential of B cell directed therapy for refractory MGUS associated neuropathies, offering a novel approach when conventional immunotherapies fail. Further multicenter studies are warranted to establish standardized protocols and optimize long term outcomes through combination regimens targeting both B cell and plasma cell compartments.

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