How to explore a patient with a chronic axonal polyneuropathy.
Chronic axonal polyneuropathies are very frequently encountered by physicians. It is important to take a systematic approach when evaluating these patients. In this chapter we present such an approach. We present the diagnostic recommendations based on previously published evidence-based reviews and guidelines.
Department of Neurology, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Amparo
A
Gutierrez
John D
JD
England
D000818:Animals; D001369:Axons / Q000473:pathology*; D001706:Biopsy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D011115:Polyneuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology
axonal polyneuropathy; chronic polyneuropathy; polyneuropathy