Treatment of Anti-myelin-associated Glycoprotein Neuropathy with Tirabrutinib and a 3-year Follow-up

A 69-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of progressive numbness in the lower legs and fingertips as well as a burning sensation in the soles of both feet. The patient was diagnosed with anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein (anti-MAG) neuropathy based on increased serum IgM levels and anti-MAG antibody titers. Atypical pulmonary mycobacteriosis was also suspected. Following treatment with tirabrutinib (a second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor), his symptoms improved and the anti-MAG antibody titer and IgM levels decreased. Tirabrutinib may therefore be an effective treatment option for anti-MAG neuropathy, particularly in patients at risk of infection.

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Internal Medicine
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2025-04-28
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https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.4785-24
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Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
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Treatment of Anti-myelin-associated Glycoprotein Neuropathy with Tirabrutinib and a 3-year Follow-up

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A 69-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of progressive numbness in the lower legs and fingertips as well as a burning sensation in the soles of both feet. The patient was diagnosed with anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein (anti-MAG) neuropathy based on increased serum IgM levels and anti-MAG antibody titers. Atypical pulmonary mycobacteriosis was also suspected. Following treatment with tirabrutinib (a second-generation Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor), his symptoms improved and the anti-MAG antibody titer and IgM levels decreased. Tirabrutinib may therefore be an effective treatment option for anti-MAG neuropathy, particularly in patients at risk of infection.

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