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Two cases of chronic immune sensorimotor polyradiculopathy: Expanding the spectrum of chronic immune polyradiculopathies.

Two cases of chronic immune sensorimotor polyradiculopathy: Expanding the spectrum of chronic immune polyradiculopathies.

Authors :
Khadilkar, Satish
Patel, Bhagyadhan
Mansukhani, Khushnuma A.
Jaggi, Sunila
Source :
Muscle & Nerve. Jan2017, Vol. 55 Issue 1, p135-137. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

<bold>Introduction: </bold>Immune-mediated demyelinating radiculopathies restricted to proximal sensory or motor roots are uncommon.<bold>Methods: </bold>We report the clinical, electrophysiological, biochemical, and radiological features in 2 patients with chronic immune sensorimotor polyradiculopathy (CISMP).<bold>Results: </bold>The patients presented with sensory ataxia, weakness of the lower limbs, and areflexia. Electrophysiological studies revealed involvement of proximal sensorimotor roots, as evidenced by changes in somatosensory evoked potentials, F-waves, and H-reflexes. In contrast, the distal nerve segments were normal. Magnetic resonance neurography findings of thickened and enhanced roots supported the electrophysiological findings. The response to immunosuppressive therapy was favorable in both patients.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>The findings from these 2 patients further expand the knowledge spectrum of immune polyradiculopathies. Muscle Nerve 55:135-137, 2017. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0148639X
Volume :
55
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Muscle & Nerve
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120281563
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.25360