[Nerve biopsy. Advantages and limitations of modern examination techniques (author's transl)].
The main technics of peripheral nerve biopsy examination, the diagnostic value of each of them and their limits are given. Chief pathological processes and changes and usual causes of peripheral neuropathies, the diagnosis of which can be provided by nerve biopsy are analysed. Most frequent errors and misleading changes are emphasized. An examination scheme is set up.
D000686:Amyloidosis / Q000473:pathology; D001369:Axons / Q000473:pathology; D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000473:pathology; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000473:pathology*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000473:pathology
La biopsie nerveuse. Apports et limites des techniques modernes d'examen.