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Peripheral Neuropathy Flashcards

1
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What is a radiculopathy?

A

nerve root damage

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What is a plexopathy?

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plexus damage

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What are the 3 types of peripheral neuropathy?

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mononeuropathy
mononeuritis multiplex
length dependant peripheral neuropathy

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4
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Describe the pattern seen in length dependant peripheral neuropathy?

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glove and stocking distribution

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5
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Are large motor and sensory fibres myelinated or unmyelinated?

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myelinated

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6
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What is the presentation of a large motor fibre lesion?

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weakness
unsteadiness
wasting
reduced power
absent reflexes
normal sensation
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7
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What is the presentation of a large sensory fibre lesion?

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numbness
parasthesia
unsteadiness
normal power
vibration and JPS sensation reduced
reflexes absent
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Are small fibres myelinated or unmyelinated?

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thinly myelinated - cold perception and pain

unmyelinated - warm perception and pain

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What is the presentation of a small fibre lesion?

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pain
dyesthesia - abnormal sensation when being touched
normal power
pin prick and temperature sensation reduced
reflexes present

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Are autonomic fibres myelinated or unmyelinated?

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either thinly myelinated or unmyelinated

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What is the presentation of an autonomic fibre lesion?

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dizziness
impotence
nausea
vomiting
normal power, sensation and reflexes
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12
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How are nerve problems tested?

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nerve conduction studies

electromyography

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How are nerves damaged (e.g. the lesions)?

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axonal loss

demyelination

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14
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What is an acute form of demyelinating neuropathy?

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Guillian Barre Syndrome

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What is a chronic form of chronic demyelinating neuropathy?

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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyrediculopathy

hereditory sensory motor neuropathy

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What is the presentation of GBS?

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progressive paraplegia (days-4weeks) - peak of symptoms are 4 weeks in
sensory symptoms proceed weakness and pain is common
TOTALLY REVERSIBLE

17
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What causes GBS?

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may be post infectious - cambylobacter

strips the autonomic system of its function so may develop arrythmias and die

18
Q

What is the treatment of GBS?

A

immunoglobulin infusion

plasma exchange

19
Q

What causes hereditory sensory motor neuropathy?

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autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive or X linkes

common mutations CMT1a

20
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How does hereditory sensory motor neuropathy present?

A

muscle atrophy around peripheral limbs - champagne bottle appearance
sensory loss and progressive distal weakness

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