We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Diabetische Neuropathie.
- Authors
Doppler, K.; Reiners, K.
- Abstract
Background: Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. The length-dependent symmetrical sensorimotor type of neuropathy is the most prevalent form of diabetic neuropathy but other forms of diabetic neuropathy also need to be kept in mind. Their differential diagnosis is often more challenging but implicates specific forms of treatment other than improvement of metabolic control. Aim of the study: This article gives an overview of the less frequent forms of diabetic neuropathy and discusses their impact, diagnostic and therapeutic implications. Results: Autonomic diabetic neuropathy, diabetic small fiber neuropathy and less frequent forms of diabetic neuropathy, such as diabetic radiculoplexopathy, diabetic neuropathy of cranial nerves, therapy-induced neuropathy and alternative causes of peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes are described. Discussion: Diagnosis of less frequent subtypes of diabetic neuropathy and differentiation towards alternative causes of peripheral neuropathy are often difficult in daily medical routine. Diagnostic clues are helpful in identifying rarer forms of diabetic neuropathy, thus enabling more specific treatment.
- Subjects
DIABETIC neuropathies; DIABETES complications; NEUROPATHY; NEUROLOGICAL disorders; NERVOUS system abnormalities
- Publication
Der Nervenarzt, 2015, Vol 86, Issue 2, p161
- ISSN
0028-2804
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00115-014-4127-2