title: CIDP: mimics and chameleons.
abstract: The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is usually straightforward, but atypical presentations can represent a significant diagnostic challenge. This review highlights the clinical and electrophysiological 'red flags' that should make one consider an alternative diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Neligan
authors.affiliation: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Reilly
authors.affiliation: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Lunn
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D020277:Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating / Q000175:diagnosis*
keywords: Diagnosis; Mimics; NEUROPATHY; NEUROPHYSIOL, CLINICAL; PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHOLOGY