Chapter 33 Toxic neuropathies

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter describes toxic neuropathies. The includes a brief description of the differential diagnosis that best reflects particular electromyography (EMG) classification. more general information is included to emphasize numerous disorders produce similar forms neuropathy. More complete discussions exist in referenced material. most common or characteristic category are described. methodologies used establish causation discussed, as these concepts fundamental investigation any Finally, some neuropathy first suspected only when two patients with types found share potential exposure. Recognition such “cluster” suggests possible etiology. Regardless presentation, however, identification usually stems from high level suspicion and an understanding substances capable producing