Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

What is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy?

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is an immune-mediated inflammation of the neurons manifesting as a symmetric demyelinating disease. What is the Pathology of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy? The pathology of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is:  -Etiology: The cause of chronic inflammatory…
Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barre Syndrome)

What is Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barre Syndrome)?

Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barre syndrome) is a life-threatening, swiftly progressive acute demyelinating ailment which affects the motor axons. What is the Pathology of Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barre Syndrome)? The pathology of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barre syndrome) is…
Inflammatory Neuropathies

What are Inflammatory Neuropathies?

Inflammatory neuropathies are the diseases of the neurons characterized by peripheral nerves, roots, and sensory and autonomic ganglia inflammatory cell infiltrates. Examples of inflammatory neuropathies include: Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barre syndrome)Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathyNeuropathy associated with systemic autoimmune diseasesNeuropathy…
Patterns of Peripheral Neuropathies

What are the Patterns of Peripheral Neuropathies?

Patterns of peripheral neuropathies are the anatomical pattern causing either sensory or motor damage or both.  Examples of patterns of peripheral neuropathies include: Mononeuropathies: Single nerve affected.Polyneuropathies: Multiple nerves affected.Mononeuritis multiplex: Several nerves damaged in a haphazard manner.Polyradiculoneuropathies: Diffuse symmetric…
Diseases of Peripheral Nerves

What are Diseases of Peripheral Nerves?

Diseases of peripheral nerves are the conditions affecting functional elements of peripheral nerves which include axonal processes and their myelin sheaths. These diseases may cause changes to the normal anatomical structure of peripheral nerves. Examples of diseases of peripheral nerves…
PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY

WHAT IS PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM PATHOLOGY?

Peripheral nervous system pathology is any disease or disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system.  Examples of peripheral nerve pathology include: Diseases of peripheral nervesInflammatory neuropathiesInfectious neuropathiesHormonal neuropathiesMetabolic and nutritional neuropathiesToxic neuropathiesMalignancy associated neuropathiesNeuropathies caused by physical forcesInherited peripheral neuropathiesDiseases…
Hypoparathyroidism

What is Hypoparathyroidism?

Hypoparathyroidism is low parathyroid hormone. This may cause hypocalcemia, hyperphosphatemia, and increased neuromuscular irritability. Patients may present with myalgias, muscle spasms, and tetany. Causes of hypoparathyroidism include:  Iatrogenic (surgery, thyroid surgery) related hypoparathyroidismAutoimmune related hypoparathyroidismGenetic related hypoparathyroidism What are the…
Hyperparathyroidism

What is Hyperparathyroidism?

Hyperparathyroidism is a disease caused by over secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Inappropriately elevated parathyroid hormone level, may cause hypercalcemia. Hyperparathyroidism is classified as primary, secondary and tertiary.  What is Primary Hyperparathyroidism?  Primary hyperparathyroidism is a condition caused by over…
VIPoma

What is a VIPoma?

VIPoma is a neuroendocrine tumor that is characterized by in characterized by increased production of the vasoactive intestinal peptide hormone.  What is the Pathology of VIPoma? The pathology of vipoma is: -Etiology: The cause of VIPoma is increased production of…