Peripheral Neuropathy Flashcards
define radiculopathy
nerve root damage (pinched nerve)
define plexopathy
plexus affected
define peripheral neuropathy
peripheral nerve affected
can be mononeuropathy, mononeuritis multiplex or peripheral neuropathy
what is peripheral neuropathy presenting with?
glove and stocking weakness and sensory loss
diagnosis
NGS
two examples of demyelinating disorders that can cause peripheral neuropathy
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
2. hereditary neuropathy
presentation of Guillain-Barre syndrome
progressive paraplegia over days- 4 weeks
sensory symptoms (pain) precede weakness
peak symptoms at 10-14 days
potential cause for Guillain-Barre syndrome
post-infection (campylobacter)
diagnosis of Guillaine-Barre syndrome
Brighton criteria
NCS
LP
management of GBS
ventilation
immunoglobulin infusion
plasma exchange
VTE risk?
presentation of type 1 hereditary neuropathy
champagne bottle deformity (tibial musculature wasting)
hand arthropathy
pes cavus
autonomic neuropathy causes
diabetes
amyloidosis
GBS
porphyria
what is Charcot-Marie Tooth disease?
AD disease affecting peripheral motor and sensory nerves
