Peripheral neuropathy Flashcards
1
Q
Name a cause of peripheral neuropathy that results in predominantly motor function loss
A
- Guillain barre syndrome
- Porphyria
- Diphtheria
- Lead poisoning
- Hereditary sensorimotor neuropathies i.e. Charcot Marie tooth disease
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
2
Q
Name a cause of peripheral neuropathy that results in predominantly sensory function loss
A
- Diabetes
- Uraemia
- Leprosy
- Alcoholism
- B12 deficiency
- Amyloidosis
3
Q
In alcoholic peripheral neuropathy, which symptoms, motor or sensory typically present first?
A
Sensory
4
Q
In B12 deficiency peripheral neuropathy, what occurs first - distal paraesthesia or loss of proprioception and vibration sensation?
A
Loss of proprioception and vibration sensation
