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Polyneuropathies - Physiopathology
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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. |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Is there a need for long-term follow-up in chronic idiopathic polyneuropathy?
8 Sep 2009 
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the long-term functional status and well-being in patients with chronic idiopathic polyneuropathy (CIP) in comparison to Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and healthy controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-two CIP and 42 ... Read more...
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...
Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: To confirm the reported findings and clarify unknown clinical features of Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS)-associated neuropathy and design appropriate treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We assessed the clinical features of 6 patients with ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Polyneuropathies - Physiopathology'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Is there a need for long-term follow-up in chronic idiopathic polyneuropathy? 8 Sep 2009
- Detection of anti-MAG antibodies in polyneuropathy associated with IgM monoclonal gammopathy. 30 Aug 2009
- Neuroendocrine impairments in inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathies.
30 Aug 2009 - Clinical characterization and successful treatment of 6 patients with Churg-Strauss syndrome-associated neuropathy. Aug 2009
- Avermectin intoxication with coma, myoclonus, and polyneuropathy. 30 Jul 2009
- Erythropoietin overrides the triggering effect of DNA platination products in a mouse model of cisplatin-induced neuropathy.
13 Jul 2009 - Critical illness polyneuropathy after Bacillus cereus sepsis in acute lymphoblastic leukemia. 29 Jun 2009
- Deficient high-acceleration vestibular function in patients with polyneuropathy. 7 Jun 2009
- A rapidly progressive neuropathy. 30 May 2009
- Inactivation of sodium channels underlies reversible neuropathy during critical illness in rats. 29 Apr 2009
- Stimulated skin wrinkling for predicting intraepidermal nerve fibre density. 14 Apr 2009
- Neurologic complications of HIV disease and their treatment. 30 Mar 2009
- Hyperglycemia and acquired weakness in critically ill patients: potential mechanisms. 24 Mar 2009
- The role of endotoxin in critical illness myopathy and polyneuropathy. 20 Mar 2009
- Critical illness polyneuromyopathy in a child with severe demyelinating myelitis. 2 Mar 2009
- The value of skin biopsy with recording of intraepidermal nerve fiber density and quantitative sensory testing in the assessment of small fiber involvement in patients with different causes of polyneuropathy. 27 Feb 2009
- Peripheral neuropathy. 27 Feb 2009
- Severe acute multineuropathy in Churg-Strauss syndrome in a patient with a history of melanoma. 27 Feb 2009
- Immunoglobulin M deposition in cutaneous nerves of anti-myelin-associated glycoprotein polyneuropathy patients correlates with axonal degeneration. 30 Jan 2009
- Case of acute motor conduction block neuropathy (AMCBN). 30 Jan 2009
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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)