Vasculitic neuropathy

Acta Reumatol Port. 2011 Apr-Jun;36(2):102-9.

Abstract

Vasculitic neuropathy corresponds to the occurrence of vasculitis at the level of vasa nervorum, resulting in ischemic damage of the peripheral nerve and axonal degeneration. Vasculitic neuropathy commonly occurs in association with systemic diseases and may be the initial manifestation or arise in the course of established disease. Although rare, vasculitis can be confined to the peripheral nervous system - non-systemic vasculitic neuropathy. This paper aims to review the classification, diagnosis and treatment of vasculitic neuropathy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / complications*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / therapy
  • Vasculitis / complications*
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis
  • Vasculitis / etiology
  • Vasculitis / physiopathology
  • Vasculitis / therapy