Nerve ultrasound in polyneuropathies
2017; Wiley; Volume: 57; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/mus.26029
ISSN1097-4598
AutoresJohan A. Telleman, Alexander Grimm, Stephan Goedee, Leo H. Visser, Craig M. Zaidman,
Tópico(s)Peripheral Nerve Disorders
ResumoUltrasound can be used to visualize pathology in the peripheral nerves of patients with polyneuropathy. Nerve enlargement is the most frequent pathology, but other abnormalities, including abnormal nerve echogenicity and vascularity, are also encountered. This monograph presents an overview of the role of nerve ultrasound in the evaluation and management of both inherited and acquired polyneuropathies. A description of the sonographic techniques and common abnormalities is provided, followed by a presentation of typical findings in different neuropathies. Scoring systems for characterizing the presence and pattern of nerve abnormalities as they relate to different polyneuropathies are presented. Muscle Nerve 57: 716-728, 2018.
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