CIDP: mimics and chameleons

Pract Neurol. 2014 Dec;14(6):399-408. doi: 10.1136/practneurol-2014-000831. Epub 2014 Jul 17.

Abstract

The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is usually straightforward, but atypical presentations can represent a significant diagnostic challenge. This review highlights the clinical and electrophysiological 'red flags' that should make one consider an alternative diagnosis.

Keywords: Diagnosis; Mimics; NEUROPATHY; NEUROPHYSIOL, CLINICAL; PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHOLOGY.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating / diagnosis*