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Polyneuropathies - Blood
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Definition of 'Polyneuropathies'Diseases of multiple peripheral nerves simultaneously. Polyneuropathies usually are characterized by symmetrical, bilateral distal motor and sensory impairment with a graded increase in severity distally. The pathological processes affecting peripheral nerves include degeneration of the axon, myelin or both. The various forms of polyneuropathy are categorized by the type of nerve affected (e.g., sensory, motor, or autonomic), by the distribution of nerve injury (e.g., distal vs. proximal), by nerve component primarily affected (e.g., demyelinating vs. axonal), by etiology, or by pattern of inheritance. |
Monday, November 23, 2009
Detection of anti-MAG antibodies in polyneuropathy associated with IgM monoclonal gammopathy.
30 Aug 2009 
BACKGROUND: Detection of serum antibodies to myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) by Western blot (WB) is a valuable assay to diagnose a distinct type of demyelinating polyneuropathy with immunoglobulin M (IgM) monoclonal gammopathy. In this study, ... Read more...
30 Dec 2008 BACKGROUND: Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) is the most common variety of neuropathy. Since the evaluation of this disorder is not standardized, the available literature was reviewed to provide evidence-based guidelines regarding the role of ... Read more...
30 Aug 2008 BACKGROUND/AIM: Reduced systemic antioxidant defence is considerd to play an important mediating role in pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. The aim of this study was to evaluate if the total antioxidant blood capacity (TAC) is reduced in patients ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Polyneuropathies - Blood'
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- Detection of anti-MAG antibodies in polyneuropathy associated with IgM monoclonal gammopathy. 30 Aug 2009
- Practice parameter: the evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: the role of laboratory and genetic testing (an evidence-based review). Report of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 30 Dec 2008
- Long-term effect of rituximab in anti-mag polyneuropathy.
16 Nov 2008 - [Total antioxidant blood capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and distal symmetrical polyneuropathy] 30 Aug 2008
- Cytokine expression in serum and cerebrospinal fluid in non-inflammatory polyneuropathies. 9 Jun 2008
- Antibodies against GM1 in demented patients. 26 May 2008
- Vitamin B(12) and methylmalonic acid levels in patients presenting with polyneuropathy. 29 Sep 2007
- Restless legs syndrome is frequently overlooked in patients being evaluated for polyneuropathies. 29 Jun 2007
- Clinical significance of the laboratory determination of low serum copper in adults. 30 Dec 2006
- Neurologic and hematologic response to fludarabine treatment in IgM MGUS polyneuropathy. 10 Dec 2006
- Recurrent Crow-Fukase syndrome associated with increased serum levels of vascular endothelial growth factor: a case report and review of the literature.
30 Oct 2006 - Value of the oral glucose tolerance test in the evaluation of chronic idiopathic axonal polyneuropathy. 10 Jun 2006
- Circulating levels of cytokines and their modulation by intravenous immunoglobulin in multifocal motor neuropathy. 27 Feb 2006
- Monotonicity of nerve tests in diabetes: subclinical nerve dysfunction precedes diagnosis of polyneuropathy. 30 Aug 2005
- Topical 2% amitriptyline and 1% ketamine in neuropathic pain syndromes: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. 29 Jun 2005
- Familial polyneuropathy with anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein antibodies. 12 Jun 2005
- IgG neuropathy: an immunoelectron microscopic study. 29 Apr 2005
- Critical illness polyneuropathy and myopathy in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. 30 Mar 2005
- [Hormonal mechanisms of peripheral neuropathy in vibration disease] 30 Dec 2004
- Myelopathy due to copper deficiency. 9 May 2004
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Technical information about 'Polyneuropathies'
Definition: Diseases of multiple peripheral nerves simultaneously. Polyneuropathies usually are characterized by symmetrical, bilateral distal motor and sensory impairment with a graded increase in severity distally. The pathological processes affecting peripheral nerves include degeneration of the axon, myelin or both. The various forms of polyneuropathy are categorized by the type of nerve affected (e.g., sensory, motor, or autonomic), by the distribution of nerve injury (e.g., distal vs. proximal), by nerve component primarily affected (e.g., demyelinating vs. axonal), by etiology, or by pattern of inheritance.
Descriptor UI: D011115
Alternative terms: Polyneuropathies; Polyneuropathy; Polyneuropathy, Motor; Motor Polyneuropathies; Motor Polyneuropathy; Polyneuropathies, Motor; Polyneuropathy, Familial; Familial Polyneuropathies; Familial Polyneuropathy; Polyneuropathies, Familial; Polyneuropathy, Inherited; Inherited Polyneuropathies; Inherited Polyneuropathy; Polyneuropathies, Inherited; Polyneuropathy, Acquired; Acquired Polyneuropathies; Acquired Polyneuropathy; Polyneuropathies, Acquired; Polyneuropathy, Critical Illness; Critical Illness Polyneuropathies; Critical Illness Polyneuropathy; Polyneuropathies, Critical Illness;
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Tree Number: C10.668.829.800;
History Note: 2000(1966)