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Focal and entrapment neuropathies.
1Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, USA.
Handbook of Clinical Neurology
|November 21, 2014
Summary
Diabetic mononeuropathies, affecting single nerves, present distinct syndromes in cranial, limb, and truncal areas. Understanding these patterns is crucial for diagnosis and management in diabetes mellitus.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
- Diabetology
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with various peripheral nerve disorders.
- While distal symmetric polyneuropathy is common, isolated mononeuropathies are characteristic syndromes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the distinct syndromes of diabetic mononeuropathies.
- To categorize these neuropathies by anatomical region and discuss their features.
Main Methods:
- Review of established literature on diabetic neuropathy.
- Analysis of clinical presentations, epidemiology, and diagnostic findings.
Main Results:
- Diabetic mononeuropathies present in four main anatomical regions: cranial, upper limb, truncal, and lower limb.
- Each regional group exhibits unique epidemiologic patterns, clinical signs, and diagnostic approaches.
Conclusions:
- Isolated mononeuropathies are important, distinct syndromes in diabetic peripheral nerve involvement.
- These syndromes require specific diagnostic and management strategies based on anatomical location.
Keywords:
Diabetes mellituscompression neuropathyfocal neuropathymalignant otitis externamononeuropathyocular palsyrhinocerebral mucormycosisMore Related Videos
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