How to recognise and treat peripheral nervous system vasculitis

Pract Neurol. 2013 Dec;13(6):408-11. doi: 10.1136/practneurol-2012-000464. Epub 2013 May 10.

Abstract

Peripheral neuropathy can be the first and only manifestation of necrotising primary immune-mediated vasculitis which, carries a high mortality. A clear idea of how to both recognise and treat peripheral nervous system vasculitis is important. We provide a practical approach to immediate and longer term treatment protocols.

Keywords: Cyclophosphamide; Treatment mononeuritis multiplex; Treatment vasculitic neuropathy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / therapy*
  • Vasculitis / diagnosis*
  • Vasculitis / therapy*