Maintenance therapy with subcutaneous immunoglobulin in a patient with immune-mediated neuropathic postural tachycardia syndrome.

Abstract Aims We describe the disease course of a 35-year-old female with an autoimmune mediated neuropathic postural tachycardia syndrome (PoTS), who responded to immunoglobulin therapy and stabilized on maintenance therapy with subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg). Methods We provide longitudinal data of clinical scores, tilt-table results and antibody titers. Results Initial treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin caused infusion-related side-effects whereas SCIg was well tolerated and improved clinical symptoms and quality of life. Clinical improvement correlated with the reduction of serum antibody titers 22 months after first infusion. Conclusions These findings suggest that autoimmune-mediated neuropathic PoTS can be treated sufficiently with IVIg whereas SCIg minimizes side-effects.