Diagnostic approach to peripheral neuropathy
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Clinical approach to peripheral neuropathy: anatomic localization and diagnostic testing.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article provides a clinical approach to peripheral neuropathy based on anatomic localization and diagnostic testing. RECENT FINDINGS Advances have been made in the evaluation of small fiber neuropathy and in the known genetic causes of neuropathy. SUMMARY History and physical examination remain the most useful tools for evaluating peripheral neuropathy. Characterizati...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0972-2327
DOI: 10.4103/0972-2327.41875