51-year old man with tingling, burning and progressive limb weakness. Issue 5 (14th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gupta, Anu; Kumar, Pappula Santhosh; Puri, Vinod; Saran, Ravindra Kumar; Narang, Poonam; Chowdhury, Debashish
• Is Part Of: Practical neurology. Volume 18:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 382
• Page End: 388
• Publication Date: 2018-05-14
• Subjects: POEMS syndrome -- Polyneuropathy -- CIDP -- plasma cell dyscrasia -- castleman's disease; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2017-001877
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1474-7758

Abstract

Abstract : Peripheral neuropathy is a common reason for referral to neurology. Chronic acquired demyelinating neuropathies are an important and varied group with overlapping presentations, and may have an immune-mediated cause. Their correct diagnosis is important as they respond to different treatments; timely intervention can prevent irreversible axonal degeneration. We present a case that highlights the approach to an adult presenting with a chronic demyelinating neuropathy.