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Polyneuropathies*

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Myelitis* ; Polyneuropathies*

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Diphtheria ; Polyneuropathies*

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Hyperkalemia ; Paralysis ; Polyneuropathies ; Spironolactone

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Hepatitis, Autoimmune* ; Polyneuropathies*

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Axons* ; Leptospirosis* ; Polyneuropathies*

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.
Classification ; Diabetic Neuropathies ; Polyneuropathies

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Diagnosis ; Myotonia ; Polyneuropathies ; Relaxation

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: It is important to adequately estimate the functional handicap of the patient with polyneuropathy. Computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) can be utilized in those patients to evaluate balance performance. But, so far, the majority of data are about sensory organization test (SOT) and the efficacy of motor control test (MCT) is not established. We performed this study in an attempt to estimate balance function in diabetic neuropathy patients using MCT, thereby confirm the usefulness of MCT in evaluating balance ability. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Seventeen diabetic neuropathy patients (DM-NP), 9 non-neuropathy diabetic patients (DM-nonNP), and 22 non-diabetic normal persons as controls (nonDM) were included in this study. Postural responses to horizontal translation were assessed according to the MCT paradigm. The results were compared with the sway energy obtained during toes-up or toes-down perturbation. RESULTS: Latencies of backward translation were prolonged in DM-NP but not in DM-nonNP. Latencies of forward translation were prolonged both in DM-NP and DM-nonNP. No definite correlation could be drawn between the MCT and EMG latencies. DM-NP showed increased sway energy in toes-up and toes-down perturbation. MCT latencies and sway energy in perturbation showed significant correlation. CONCLUSION: MCT proved to be useful in evaluating balance performance in the patients with defective postural response as in diabetic neuropathy.
Diabetic Neuropathies ; Humans ; Polyneuropathies

As far as we are aware of, we report the fi rst documented case of a 51-year-old Filipino female with multifocal motor neuropathy who presented with asymmetric weakness, unusually in the lower extremity, and confi rmed with anti-GM1 antibody. The treatment of intravenous immunoglobulin with a total dose of 2 g/kg was initiated and repeated every two months with noticeable improvement based on electromyography and nerve conduction studies. Apart from the unreported Filipino case of multifocal motor neuropathy substantiated by features in clinical, electrophysiologic, antibody testing and response to immunotherapy, the unique occurrence in a female and involving the lower extremity in this rare disorder deserve this present documentation. Multifocal motor neuropathy is seen more in males with a ratio of 2.7:1. It is described as a pure motor disease without sensory defi cits and predominantly affects the upper extremities. The diagnosis for the disorder is supported by determination of ganglioside GM1 antibodies.
Immune System Diseases ; Polyneuropathies