Diagnostic usefulness and limitations of the sural nerve biopsy
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 1-26, 1990.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-125404
ABSTRACT
In recent years, the sural nerve biopsy has become a commonly performed procedure in the diagnostic work-up of patients with peripheral neuropathy. This paper reviews the diagnostic usefulness and limitations of this procedure. Based on 385 sural nerve biopsies, we found clinically helpful or relevant information in 45% of cases. In 24% of cases, specific diagnoses were obtained, among which vasculitic neuropathy was most common.
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Main subject:
Spinal Nerves
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Sural Nerve
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Biopsy
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Histological Techniques
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
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Evaluation Study
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
1990
Type:
Article
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