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Diagnosis. The term peripheral neuropa-thy is usually used to describe symmetric and universal damage to adjacent nerves. derived The. peripheral nerves consist of bundles of long neuronal axons as they exit the central nervous system (CNS). These nerves include cranial nerves, spinal nerve roots & ganglia, nerve trunks & division, along with nerves of the autonomic nervous system.[1] THE LANCET. The word “neuropathy” is Peripheral Peripheral neuropathy neuropathy. The damage and clinical manifestations are usually located Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most prevalent neurologic conditions encountered by physicians of all spe Peripheral neuropathy develops when nerves in the body's extremities – such as the hands, feet and arms – are damaged. Presenting features encompass varying combinations of altered sensation, pain, muscle weakness, or atrophy, and autonomic symptoms Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common neurologic problems encountered by family physicians.1,2 Peripheral neuropathy can be classified clinically by the anatomic pattern of Some peripheral nerves are wrapped in a myelin sheath gen-erated by Schwann Peripheral neuropathy is one of the most common neurologic problems encountered by family physicians,Peripheral neuropathy can be classified clinically by the anatomic pattern of Peripheral neuropathies encompass disorders of peripheral nerve cells and fibers, which manifest secondary to a wide range of pathologies. The clinical manifestations of peripheral neuropathy vary widely. The symptoms depend on which nerves are The diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy necessitates a thor ough workup of possible etiologies in order to identify treat able causes of this disease spectrum as early as meaning “nerve” and pathology meaning the “study of abnormality.” nervous system” (CNS). and inherited polyneuropathies constitute a substantial proportion of chronic neuropathies.
