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Sarcoidosis and Pain Caused by Small-Fiber Neuropathy
Joint Authors
Dahan, Albert
Hoitsma, Elske
Heij, Lara
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sarcoidosis is a chronic inflammatory illness and small-fiber neuropathy (SFN) is one of the disabling and often chronic manifestations of the disease.
SFN presents with peripheral pain and symptoms of autonomic dysfunction.
The character of the pain can be burning or shooting.
Besides, allodynia and hyperesthesia can exist.
Diagnosis is usually made on the basis of clinical features, in combination with abnormal specialized tests.
The aim of treatment is often to reduce pain; however, total pain relieve is seldom achieved.
The role of TNF-α in the pathogenesis of SFN in sarcoidosis appears interesting to explore.
Novel therapeutic agents such as ARA 290, a nonhematopoietic erythropoietin analogue with potent anti-inflammatory and tissue protective properties, are interesting to explore in the treatment of SFN in sarcoidosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Heij, Lara& Dahan, Albert& Hoitsma, Elske. 2012. Sarcoidosis and Pain Caused by Small-Fiber Neuropathy. Pain Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Heij, Lara…[et al.]. Sarcoidosis and Pain Caused by Small-Fiber Neuropathy. Pain Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Heij, Lara& Dahan, Albert& Hoitsma, Elske. Sarcoidosis and Pain Caused by Small-Fiber Neuropathy. Pain Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457821