Abstract
Neuroimaging is increasingly used in the study of peripheral nerve diseases, and sometimes may have a pivotal role in the diagnostic process. We report on three patients with atypical chronic inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) in whom magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nerve Ultrasound (US) were crucial for a correct diagnostic work-out. A literature review on MRI and US in acquired demyelinating polyneuropathies is also provided. Awareness of the imaging features of CIDP will assist in confirmation of the diagnosis, institution of the appropriate therapy, and prevention of inadequate or delayed treatment in atypical CIDP.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1714-1723 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Neurology |
Volume | 262 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 10 2015 |
Keywords
- CIDP
- MRI
- Neuropathy
- Neurophysiology
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Neurology