Chapter 22 - Chronic inflammatory demyelinative polyneuropathy

摘要: Chronic inflammatory demyelinative polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired presumably of immunological origin. It characterized by a progressive or relapsing course with predominant motor deficit. The diagnosis rests on the association non-length-dependent predominantly deficit following associated increased CSF protein content. demonstration asymmetrical demyelinating features nerve conduction studies needed for diagnosis. outcome depends amplitude axon loss demyelination. CIDP must be differentiated from neuropathies monoclonal gammopathies. responds well to treatment corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulins, and plasma exchanges, at least initially.