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Painful polyneuropathy.

R K Portenoy1

  • 1Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York 10021.

Neurologic Clinics
|May 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Peripheral neuropathies often involve pain, but their exact causes remain unclear. Treatment focuses on diagnosing the cause and managing symptoms with medications and supportive therapies.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Pain is a common complication in various peripheral neuropathies.
  • The precise pathogenic mechanisms underlying neuropathic pain are not fully understood.
  • Current data are insufficient to definitively establish the pathogenesis of these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical findings associated with peripheral neuropathies.
  • To discuss the diagnostic approaches for etiologic diagnosis.
  • To outline available therapeutic strategies for neuropathic pain.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical findings in diverse peripheral neuropathy syndromes.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for etiologic identification.
  • Compilation of pharmacologic, physiatric, and psychological treatment options.

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Main Results:

  • Clinical presentation often guides the etiologic diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies.
  • Etiologic diagnosis is key to selecting primary treatment strategies.
  • Symptomatic management is frequently required for effective pain control.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy is crucial for targeted therapy.
  • A multimodal treatment approach, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, is essential for managing neuropathic pain.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathogenesis of pain in peripheral neuropathies.