Neuropathies in Systemic Disease.
Most peripheral neuropathies result from systemic disease. In this review, the authors highlight the main clinical features, electrographic abnormalities, histopathological aspects and treatment, as well as the current, but still incomplete understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved. The peripheral neuropathic manifestations of renal failure, gastrointestinal illness, bariatric surgery, thyroid dysfunction, connective tissue disease, certain viral and bacterial infections, and critical illness are emphasized.
Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Michael P
MP
Bowley
Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Allan H
AH
Ropper
D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000150:complications*