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Chronic relapsing polyneuritis.

J W Prineas, J G McLeod

    Journal of the Neurological Sciences
    |April 1, 1976
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    Chronic relapsing polyneuritis, a form of idiopathic demyelinating polyneuropathy, appears to be a single disease entity. Its characteristics differ from acute forms, suggesting shared pathogenesis with onset factors determining disease course.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pathology
    • Electrophysiology

    Background:

    • Idiopathic demyelinating polyneuropathies present in subacute and relapsing forms.
    • Chronic relapsing polyneuritis is a key subtype characterized by recurrent neurological episodes without systemic illness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe clinical, electrophysiological, and pathological findings in patients with subacute and relapsing idiopathic demyelinating polyneuropathies.
    • To investigate the relationship between chronic relapsing polyneuritis and other demyelinating polyneuropathies.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical evaluation of 23 patients.
    • Electrophysiological assessments.
    • Pathological examination of nerve tissues.

    Main Results:

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    • 17 patients presented with chronic relapsing polyneuritis, a distinct entity from acute idiopathic polyneuritis.
    • Pathogenesis may be shared, with onset factors influencing disease trajectory (acute vs. relapsing).
    • Demyelination in chronic relapsing polyneuritis is associated with significant axon diameter reduction and axolemmal changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic relapsing polyneuritis is likely a single disease entity.
    • It may represent a spectrum with relapsing and progressive hypertrophic polyneuropathies.
    • The findings suggest the Schwann cell and myelin sheath play a role in maintaining axonal fluid balance.