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Diabetic Lumbosacral Polyradiculoneuropathies.

Anthony A. Amato1, Richard J. Barohn

  • 1Department of Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.

Current Treatment Options in Neurology
|February 17, 2001
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Diabetic polyradiculoneuropathy may present as two distinct forms: painful, asymmetric, or painless, symmetric. Treatment options like immunotherapy show promise for some patients, but spontaneous improvement is also common.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Diabetic polyradiculoneuropathy presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Two distinct clinical forms are proposed: asymmetric, painful (diabetic amyotrophy) and symmetric, painless.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate and characterize the two proposed forms of diabetic polyradiculoneuropathy.
  • To review current understanding of their pathogenic basis and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical observation and literature review.
  • Analysis of potential autoimmune and metabolic etiologies.
  • Evaluation of immunotherapy responses (corticosteroids, IVIg, plasma exchange).

Main Results:

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  • Asymmetric, painful form (diabetic amyotrophy) may have an autoimmune basis with spontaneous improvement; immunotherapy can help pain.
  • Symmetric, painless form may represent diabetic-associated CIDP, potentially responding to immunotherapy, but some cases are unresponsive.
  • Distinguishing responsive from unresponsive cases is clinically challenging; plasma exchange trial can be diagnostic.

    • Conclusions:

    • Diabetic polyradiculoneuropathy likely comprises distinct entities requiring tailored management.
    • Immunotherapy may benefit specific subgroups, but careful patient selection and monitoring are crucial.
    • Further research is needed to clarify pathogenesis and optimize treatment strategies.