hypesthesia/inflammation

This report illustrates a case of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) masquerading as neurofibromatosis due to multifocal enlargements of spinal nerve roots. The patient initially complained of intermittent numbness of the hands and leg weakness at age 62. Nerve

We report a 77-year-old man who presented with numbness and weakness of the feet bilaterally, that had progressed over 13 years. He was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) on the basis of nerve conduction studies and a sural nerve biopsy; however, he was

A 73-years old patient came to our outpatient clinic because of a blue discoloration of his hands. Furthermore there was a systemic inflammatory reaction, burning pain and numbness of his feet due to a polyneuropathy, and an indolent enlargement of the cervical lymph nodes. In 1996 and 2001 cervical

We report a 59-year-old Japanese male who developed gradually worsening weakness and numbness of distal four extremities since age 50. His parents were first cousins, and blood and cerebral spinal examinations were unremarkable. Homozygous mutation of MME gene was detected and thus he was diagnosed

Idiopathic sclerosing orbital inflammation is a rare finding that is poorly delineated, immune mediated, and causes severe symptoms and disability. It has been described affecting the orbit in addition to other sites within the head and neck, but has rarely been described presenting as sinusitis. A

BACKGROUND The combination of polyethylene glycol (PEG)ylated interferon (pegylated interferon) and ribavirin has been shown to be an effective treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus. In general, common side effects related to this combination therapy are mild and are well tolerated. However,

The combination of pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN) and ribavirin is the standard of care for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection treatment. In general, common side effects related to this combination therapy are mild and are very well tolerated. However, peripheral neuropathy including

We immunologically examined the pathogenesis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy in a patient with HB hepatitis. A 41-year-old male clerk has been suffered from muscle weakness, tingling and numbness in the distal portion of all limbs. All symptoms were compatible with the

A 23-year-old lady presented with vertigo and imbalance in walking, blurring of vision, diplopia, and headache, in addition to numbness in the lower limbs over a period of six days. On examination patient had nystagmus, ataxia, positive Romberg test, and hyperreflexia. MRI examination of the brain

Weakness and numbness occur in a variety of patterns that reflect injury to different parts of the central and peripheral nervous system. Progressive symptoms most often signify an underlying structural or degenerative problem. Familiarity with the major descending motor and ascending sensory tracts

A 46-year-old man experienced numbness and muscle weakness in the distal portions of both hands, which progressed over following three months. Neurological examination showed mild muscle weakness only in distal arms, hypoflexia or areflexia, and hypesthesia in glove and stocking distribution. Motor

The authors report the case of a 54-year old type-2 diabetic female patient with a Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). She progressively developed distal hypoesthesia and tetraparesis. She deteriorated after two courses of intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) administration and