Neuromuscular complications in uremics: a review.
BACKGROUND
Uremia may be associated with various neurologic manifestations, particularly a polyneuropathy, but also with focal neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome and shunt-related neuropathies. Myopathies can also be caused by uremia and its metabolic disarrangements.


RESULTS
This article reviews the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and treatment of uremic polyneuropathy, focal neuropathies, and uremic myopathies.


CONCLUSIONS
Recognizing the presentation and pathogenesis of uremic polyneuropathies, mononeuropathies, and myopathies are important for their prevention and for proper management.
Al-Hayk
Kefah
K
Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Bertorini
Tulio E
TE
D006801:Humans; D009133:Muscular Atrophy; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D011115:Polyneuropathies; D014511:Uremia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy