Pattern-recognition Approach to Neuropathy and Neuronopathy

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Journal Neurol Clin

Specialty Neurology

Date 2013 May 7

PMID 23642713

Citations 15

Authors

Richard J Barohn

Anthony A Amato

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Abstract

Neuropathic disorders encompass those that affect the neuron's cell body or neuronopathies, those affecting the peripheral process, or peripheral neuropathies. The peripheral neuropathies can be broadly subdivided into the myelinopathies and axonopathies, conditions which can be hereditary or acquired. Each of these disorders has distinct clinical features that enable neurologists to recognize the various patterns of presentation. Once a particular pattern is established, further laboratory studies can be performed to support the clinical impression.

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