[Utilization of Peripheral Neuropathology Tests]

Brain Nerve. 2024 May;76(5):473-479. doi: 10.11477/mf.1416202632.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Neuropathological findings rarely lead to a definitive diagnosis of autoimmune and inflammatory peripheral nerve diseases, and indications for invasive nerve biopsy with subsequent disability should be carefully determined. In addition to disease-specific pathological findings, identifying findings that facilitate differential diagnosis in clinical practice is necessary. This article reviews the neuropathological findings that are valuable in the differential diagnosis of autoimmune and inflammatory peripheral nerve diseases.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Neuropathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases* / pathology