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Introduction:Our aim was to document the classification of Lewis–Sumner syndrome (L‐SS) based on the response to treatment and the pattern of progression over time.
Methods:We retrospectively identified 15 patients with L‐SS treated for at least 12 months.
Results:After 1 year, intravenous immunoglobulin was effective in 7 patients, 6 were stable, and 2 worsened. After 5 years, 5 patients had improved,...
Introduction: To detail the extent and pattern of axon cytoskeleton alterations in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).Methods: Nerve biopsies from 7 cases of CIDP, including 4 cases with severe fiber loss, were compared with 5 controls by morphometric transmission electron microscopy (TEM).Results: Despite demyelination of single fibers, myelin ultrastructure was otherwise normal...
Introduction:Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M protein, skin changes (POEMS) syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder associated with plasma cell dyscrasia whose main neurological feature is a demyelinating polyneuropathy. The aim of our study was to assess the pattern of ultrasound (US) nerve abnormalities in POEMS syndrome patients.
Methods:Eight POEMS syndrome patients underwent neurological...
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