Diabetic Neuropathy: Classification and Pathogenesis
- Author:
Byung Nam YOON
1
Author Information
1. Department of neurology, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. nrybn1230@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Diabetic neuropathies;
Classification;
Pathogenesis
- MeSH:
Classification;
Diabetic Neuropathies;
Polyneuropathies
- From:
Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Disorders
2019;11(1):1-6
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
This article provides an overview for understanding the classification and pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathies are prevalent disorder. The most common manifestation is distal symmetric polyneuropathy, but various patterns of neuropathy can occur. New information for the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy continues to emerge, which will lead to identifying new drug targets.
