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Small fiber neuropathy and vasculitis

D Lacomis1, M J Giuliani, V Steen

  • 1University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania 15213, USA.

Arthritis and Rheumatism
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Vasculitis can cause small fiber neuropathy, a condition previously undescribed. Early evaluation for vasculitis is recommended for patients with unexplained small fiber neuropathy.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Vasculitis commonly causes nerve damage affecting large nerve fibers, presenting as mononeuropathies or polyneuropathies.
  • Small fiber neuropathy, characterized by pain and affecting small nerve fibers, has not been previously linked to vasculitis.

Observation:

  • This report details two patients diagnosed with small fiber neuropathy.
  • In both cases, underlying vasculitis was identified as the cause of the neuropathy.

Findings:

  • The study identifies a novel association between vasculitis and painful small fiber sensory neuropathy.
  • This challenges the traditional understanding of vasculitis-induced nerve damage.

Implications:

  • Patients presenting with idiopathic small fiber neuropathy should be screened for vasculitis.
  • This finding may lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of vasculitis in affected individuals.

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