Publications by authors named "Wes Speer"
Article Synopsis
- A 15-year-old male diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) experienced decreased strength and areflexia, but initial tests did not confirm the diagnosis while cerebrospinal fluid analysis suggested CIDP.
- After a disappointing response to IV immunoglobulin (IVIg), he relapsed with worsening symptoms but improved significantly after a second treatment with IVIg and high-dose IV methylprednisolone, followed by oral corticosteroids.
- The case illustrates the complexity and variability of CIDP in young patients, particularly against a backdrop of chronic malnutrition and weight loss, influencing diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
