Uraemic neuropathy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Uraemic neuropathy. This is usually distal sensorimotor. It may also be pure sensory or pure motor. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Large fiber axonal neuropathy
- This is usually distal sensorimotor
- It may also be pure sensory or pure motor
- It is associated with secondary segmental demyelination
Autonomic neuropathy: features
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Other neuropathies
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References
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