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Diabetic truncal polyneuropathy

S G Waxman, T D Sabin

    Archives of Neurology
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Diabetic truncal polyneuropathy causes sensory loss in the chest, affecting multiple nerve areas. This condition, seen in advanced diabetes, can mimic spinal cord issues and is linked to autonomic problems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Diabetic truncal polyneuropathy is a specific neurological complication of diabetes mellitus.
    • It presents as sensory deficits in the thoracic intercostal nerve distribution.

    Observation:

    • Sensory loss is typically symmetric, affecting multiple thoracic dermatomes.
    • The deficit often starts near the anterior midline of the torso.
    • This neuropathy occurs in patients with pre-existing advanced distal polyneuropathy.

    Findings:

    • Diabetic truncal polyneuropathy can be misdiagnosed as myelopathy due to similar sensory level presentation.
    • The presence of truncal polyneuropathy indicates a more advanced stage of diabetic neuropathy.

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    Implications:

    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to differentiate from spinal cord pathologies.
    • Recognition is important as it is associated with autonomic neuropathy, requiring comprehensive patient management.
    • Highlights the diverse and complex manifestations of diabetic neuropathy.