Publication Date:
2014
Citation:
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and related neuropathies / E. Nobile-Orazio, F. Gallia, E. Judica - In: Neuromuscular disorders in Clinical Practice / [a cura di] B. Katirji, H.J. Kaminski, R.L. Ruff. - Riedizione. - New York : Springer, 2014. - ISBN 978-1-4614-6566-9. - pp. 605-632 [10.1007/978-1-4614-6567-6_29]
abstract:
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is an immune-mediated neuropathy with several variants. Most are responsive to immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents. This chapter discusses CIDP and its variants with emphasis on definition, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment.
IRIS type:
03 - Contributo in volume
Keywords:
chronic acquired demyelinating polyneuropathies; chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy; IGM neuropathy; Myelin associated glycoprotein; multifocal motor neuropathy; conduction block
List of contributors:
E. Nobile-Orazio, F. Gallia, E. Judica
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Book title:
Neuromuscular disorders in Clinical Practice