Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)

Acta Neurol Scand Suppl. 2013:(196):48-51. doi: 10.1111/ane.12049.

Authors

C A Vedeler¹, E Farbu, S I Mellgren

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway. christian.vedeler@helse-bergen.no

PMID: 23190291
DOI: 10.1111/ane.12049

Abstract

Background: Chronic immune-mediated demyelinating polyneuropathies can often lead to severe neurologic disability.

Materials and methods: Literature review and personal experience with these types of neuropathies.

Conclusions: It is important to recognize these immune-mediated neuropathies as they respond to treatment.

© 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating* / classification
Polyradiculoneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating* / physiopathology