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Distinguishing Radiculopathies from Mononeuropathies
Identifying "where is the lesion" is particularly important in the approach to the patient with focal dysfunction where a peripheral localization is suspected. This article outlines a methodical approach to the neuromuscular patient in distinguishing focal neuropathies versus radiculopathies, both of which are common presentations to the neurology clinic. This approach begins with evaluation of...
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Mononeuropathies can be mistaken for other neurological problems. Most mononeuropathies can be diagnosed clinically. The time course and mechanism of peripheral nerve injury determine the approach to investigation and treatment. The type of nerve injury determines the potential for recovery. Acute mononeuropathies can be the presentation for vasculitis.
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Schwannoma is an encapsulated nerve sheath tumor that is distinct from neurofibromatosis. It is defined as the occurrence of multiple schwannomas without any bilateral vestibular schwannomas. A 46-year-old man with multiple schwannomas involving peripheral nerves of the ipsilateral lower extremity presented with neurologic symptoms. Electrodiagnostic studies revealed multiple mononeuropathies i...
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the necessity of neuroimaging in patients with acute, isolated ocular motor mononeuropathies. METHODS A prospective case series evaluating diagnostic technology results in 93 patients older than 50 years with acute isolated mononeuropathies was performed. Patients were included in the study if they had new-onset diplopia with an isolated cranial neuropathy (cranial nerve...
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To the Editor, A 70-year-old man (with a diagnosis of Wegener Granulomatosis (WG)) was seen for weakness in his hands and feet predominantly on the right side. His complaints had started with a right-sided paresthesia and drop foot 6 months ago, and laboratory studies (at that time) had been as follows – erythrocyte sedimentation rate: 84 mm/h (0-20 mm/h), C-reactive protein: 47.6 mg/l (0-3 mg/...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Neurology Briefs
سال: 1996
ISSN: 2166-6482,1043-3155
DOI: 10.15844/pedneurbriefs-10-7-2