Acute panautonomic neuropathy: a report of 4 cases / 南方医科大学学报
Journal of Southern Medical University
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(12): 900-902, 2010.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-290031
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of acute panautonomic neuropathy (APN).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We reviewed the history, clinical findings, electrophysiological characteristics, laboratory features of CSF and treatment of 4 patients with APN.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All these patients showed acute onset with apparent involvement of the autonomic nervous system. The clinical features of autonomic involvement included fixed dilated pupils, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and anhidrosis. Electromyography showed evidence of peripheral neuropathy. Early treatment with corticosteroid and intravenous immunoglobulins resulted in improved prognosis of the patients.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>APN is a rare autonomic nervous system disorder, and understanding of the clinical features may help in early diagnosis and treatment of the patients.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases
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Therapeutics
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Acute Disease
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Therapeutic Uses
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Diagnosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Southern Medical University
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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