Rheumatoid neuropathy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Rheumatoid neuropathy. This is caused by small vessel vasculitis of the vasa vasorum. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by small vessel vasculitis of the vasa vasorum
- It results in an ischemic neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathies
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Entrapment neuropathies
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References
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- Birnbaum J. Small fiber neuropathy presenting during the antecedent period of undifferentiated arthritis prior to rheumatoid arthritis. Neurol Clin Pract 2017; 7:e47-e50.
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