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Mononeuritis multiplex (multiple mononeuropathy)


This is a pathological process affecting several or multiple nerves


Mononeuritis multiplex occurs in:

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Leprosy (still the most common worldwide cause)
  • Vasculitis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Amyloidosis
  • Malignancy
  • Neurofibromatosis
  • HIV infection

When mononeuritis multiplex is symmetrical, there may be difficulties separating it clinically from polyneuropathy. Treatment is of the underlying disease.



 


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