- Author:
Camille Julia A. NAVARRA
1
;
Valmarie S. ESTRADA
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Multifocal Acquired Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (madsam); Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (cidp); Multifocal Cidp; Case Report
- MeSH: Human; Male; Middle Aged: 45-64 Yrs Old; Methylprednisolone; Mycophenolate Mofetil; Mycophenolic Acid
- From: Philippine Journal of Neurology 2025;28(1):14-20
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Multifocal acquired demyelinating sensory and motor neuropathy (MADSAM) is a variant of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). It presents as a chronic, asymmetrical sensory-motor polyneuropathy with features of demyelination on nerve conduction studies. Management options include intravenous immunoglobulin and corticosteroid infusions. Prognosis is generally favorable but there have been reports of variable response to treatment. This condition is rare and local data on CIDP and its variants is limited, hence we report a case of a 64-year-old male presenting with 3 year history of progressive asymmetric numbness and weakness of all limbs. Sensory deficits began on the left hand and had progressed to involve the distal portions of all limbs, eventually developing weakness as well. The patient underwent multiple nerve-conduction studies, all of which showed findings congruent with MADSAM. He was given intravenous high dose methylprednisolone and was maintained on mycophenolate mofetil.

