[Wartenberg's disseminated sensory neuropathy].

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Pathology

Background:

• Disseminated sensory neuropathy is a rare neurological disorder.
• Understanding its characteristics and prognosis is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

• Ten cases of disseminated sensory neuropathy were studied, affecting both sexes.
• Onset typically occurred between ages 20 and 50, with symptoms involving superficial cutaneous nerve fibers.
• Affected areas included the peroneal, sural, radial, and lateral femoral cutaneous nerves.

Findings:

• The condition appears to be an autonomous benign disease with selective involvement of superficial cutaneous nerve fibers.
• Evoked somatosensory potentials were altered in most patients, despite normal electromyography and motor conduction velocities.
• Nerve biopsies revealed non-specific axo-myelinic degeneration or perineurial sclerosis.

Implications:

• Disseminated sensory neuropathy is a distinct, often reversible neurological entity.
• Further research into its etiopathogenesis is warranted.
• This study contributes to the understanding of peripheral neuropathies and their diagnostic markers.