Improvement Of Satoyoshi Syndrome With Tacrolimus And Corticosteroids

    June 2003 in “ Neurology
    Kisei Endo, Taketsugu Yamamoto, K. Nakamura, A Hoshi, Tadayoshi Yamanoi, A. Watanabe, Masato Homma
    TLDR Tacrolimus and corticosteroids can improve symptoms of Satoyoshi syndrome.
    The document discussed the improvement of Satoyoshi syndrome, a rare condition characterized by progressive muscle spasm, alopecia, and diarrhea, with the use of tacrolimus and corticosteroids. The study highlighted the potential effectiveness of these treatments in managing the symptoms of the syndrome. The authors referenced previous cases where glucocorticoids and steroid pulse therapy were used, indicating a history of steroid-based treatments for this condition. The findings suggested that combining tacrolimus with corticosteroids could offer a beneficial therapeutic approach for patients with Satoyoshi syndrome.
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