ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Pacinian corpuscles are end organs of the sensory nervous system. The size and superficial location of Pacinian corpuscles allows them to be visualized with high‐resolution ultrasound. This pilot study sought to assess the reliability of Pacinian corpuscle counting in the hand using ultrasound.
Nicholas J. Miller+3 more
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Clinical, electrophysiological and morphological peculiarities of atypical chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathies: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Laboratorul de genetică, Universitatea de Stat de Medicină și Farmacie ”Nicolae Testemiţanu’’, Chișinău, Republica Moldova, Spitalul Internaţional Medpark.Rezumat Introducere.
Gavriliuc, Eugeniu
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Caveats and pitfalls of SOX1 autoantibody testing with a commercial line blot assay in paraneoplastic neurological investigations [PDF]
SOX1 autoantibodies are considered markers of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and paraneoplastic neurological syndromes (PNS) and are usually determined by commercial line blot in many clinical services.
Dalmau, J.+9 more
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Hypothyroidism and polyneuropathy. [PDF]
The prevalence and characteristics of polyneuropathy were assessed using standard clinical and electrophysiological criteria in 39 consecutive outpatients with primary hypothyroidism, 15 of whom were previously untreated. Subjective complaints, mainly paraesthesiae, were recorded from 25 cases (64%) and objective findings supporting a clinical ...
P Gamba+7 more
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Frequency of Guillain‐Barré Syndrome During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: A Multicenter Study
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims The incidence of Guillain‐Barré syndrome (GBS) during the COVID‐19 pandemic varies according to country. We investigated the changes in the number of patients with GBS and their characteristics who were reported in Tokyo in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID‐19 pandemic, compared to those two years prior.
Toshiyuki Hayashi+14 more
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Summary Two cases of polyneuropathy occurring after rubella infections are described, together with the nerve biopsy and serological findings.
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Sarcoid polyneuropathy masquerading as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy [PDF]
ABSTRACTIntroductionSarcoid polyneuropathy is a rare and clinically heterogeneous disorder that may be the initial presentation of sarcoidosis.MethodsWe report the clinical, electrophysiological, and pathological findings of a patient who carried a diagnosis of sensory‐predominant chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) for over a ...
Singhal, Neel S+3 more
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Clinical characteristics of anti‐neurofascin 155 antibody‐positive autoimmune nodopathy in children
Pediatric anti‐neurofascin 155 antibody autoimmune nodopathy was uncommon, featuring distal limb weakness with sensory symptoms. Cerebrospinal fluid protein levels were elevated, and neuroimaging revealed nerve root thickening. As intravenous immunoglobulin was ineffective, early immunosuppressive therapy was recommended.
Liya Cui+13 more
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Nodes of Ranvier and Paranodes in Chronic Acquired Neuropathies [PDF]
Chronic acquired neuropathies of unknown origin are classified as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathies (CIDP) and chronic idiopathic axonal polyneuropathies (CIAP). The diagnosis can be very difficult, although it has important therapeutic
A Bolis+52 more
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Focal myasthenia gravis in a 4‐year‐old Chihuahua cross dog presented for apparent vomiting
Abstract A 4‐year‐old, female, neutered Chihuahua cross was presented with a history of chronic apparent vomiting and coughing. Upon further questioning, regurgitation was suspected rather than vomiting. Conscious thoracic radiographs revealed generalised megaoesophagus.
Martyn A. Wray+2 more
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