Neuropathy Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of motor peripheral neuropathy ?
A
Gillian barre syndrome acute intermittent porphyria hereditary motor neuropathies e.g. HMSN/ charcot marie tooth disease lead poisoning diptheria paraneoplastic syndrome
2
Q
causes of sensory peripheral neuropathy ?
A
alcohol amyloidosis vitamin B12 chronic renal disease (uraemia) diabetes vasculitis, leprosy, paraneoplastic
3
Q
features of neuropathy due to vitamin b12 deficiency ?
A
damage to the dorsal column resulting in loss of vibration and joint position sense before paraesthesia
4
Q
causes of autonomic neuropathy.
A
diabetes
infection i.e. lyme, HIV
autoimmune i.e. SLE
amyloidosis
5
Q
what drugs can cause peripheral neuropathy ?
A
amiodarone isoniazid vincristine nitrofurantoin metronidazole
