Ch 5 - EDX: Peripheral Polyneuropathy Flashcards
What can be affected in peripheral polyenuropathies?
Myelin and/or axons of peripheral nerves
What is the presentation of a diffuse peripheral polyenuropathy?
Essentially involves all nerves in a length-dependent fashion to a relatively equal extent
What is the presentation of a multifocal peripheral polyenuropathy?
Involves one or multiple nerves in an asymmetric or patchy distribution
How are peripheral polyneuropathies classified?
Acquired or Inherited
What are categories of inherited peripheral polyneuropathies?
– Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathies (HMSN)
– Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathies (HSAN)
– Hereditary Motor Neuropathies (HMN)
What is the MC inherited peripheral polyneuropathy?
HMSN (Charcot-Marie Tooth) disease
What is HMSN (Charcot-Marie Tooth) disease caused by?
Duplication mutation of the PMP-22 gene
What are MCC of acquired peripheral polyneuropathies?
DM (MC)
AIDP
Medications
What is the classic triad of clinical presentation of general peripheral polyneuropathies?
– Sensory changes in a stocking/glove distribution
– Distal weakness
– Diminished/absent MSR
How do inherited peripheral polyneuropathies typically present?
– Sensory loss
– Ataxia
– Increased incidence of muscle cramping
How do acquired peripheral polyneuropathies typically present?
– Burning
– Pain
– Paresthesias
What will be seen on NCS in demyelinating injury?
Prolonged distal latency
Slowed conduction velocity
Conduction block
Increased temporal dispersion
What will be seen on EMG in demyelinating injury?
No fibrillation potentials or positive sharp waves
Myokymic discharge
Decreased recruitment
What will be seen on NCS in axonal injury?
Reduced SNAP/CMAP amplitude
Near-normal distal latency
Near-normal conduction velocity
What will be seen on EMG in axonal injury?
(+) Fibrillation potentials (+) Positive sharp waves Decreased recruitment Increased duration and amplitude Polyphasic potentials
What are NCS findings in acquired neuropathy?
+ Conduction block
Focal CV slowing
Inc temporal dispersion
What are NCS findings in hereditary neuropathy?
- Conduction block
Diffuse CV slowing
Normal temporal dispersion
What are systemic sx of small fiber neuropathy?
Orthostatic BP Dry scaly skin Dry eyes Dry mouth Burning pain in extremities ABN pinprick sensation
Norepinephrine is the primary neurotransmitter for ____.
Postganglionic sympathetic adrenergic nerves
What is the sympathetic skin response used for?
Evaluating the unmyelinated, sympathetic nerve fibers of the PNS
What does loss of sinus arrhythmia with cardiovagal innervation studies mean?
Represents denervation process
What are types of demyelinating motor PN?
Multifocal motor neuropathy
What is the pattern of inheritance for CMT?
Autosomal dominant
What is the age of onset for CMT?
Early childhood in first 2 years
Describe the motor loss in CMT.
- Slow progressive distal motor>sensory ABN
- Distal>proximal weakness
- Intrinsic foot and lower anterior leg
Describe the sensory loss in CMT.
Lower>upper limbs
ABN vibration and proprioception
Stocking/glove
Describe clinical characteristics of CMT
Pes cavus
Hammer toes
Champagne bottle leg
Hypertrophy of peripheral nerves (greater auricular nerve)
What is Roussy-Levy syndrome?
CMT associated with an essential tremor
What is seen on nerve biopsy in CMT?
Onion bulb formation from focal demyelination, then remyelination
What is seen on NCS in CMT?
SNAP: ABN CMAP: ABN, CV decreased 70% No temporal dispersion or conduction block
What is the etiology of AIDP/GBS?
Possible viral attack on the myelin and Schwann cells
What is the onset of AIDP/GBS?
1–4 weeks post illness, vaccination, or surgery
What is the 1st sign of AIDP/GBS?
Ascending sensory abnormalities
Describe CN involvement in AIDP/GBS.
Most common: CN VII
CN I and II unaffected
What are variants of AIDP/GBS?
Miller-Fisher syndrome
Pure sensory
What are signs of AIDP/GBS?
Ascending sensory ABN and weakness
ABN reflexes
Resp/autonomic failure