Acute necrotizing vasculitic neuropathy due to polyarteritis nodosa
Joint Authors
James, Joe
Thulaseedharan, Nallaveettil Kesavan
Jose, James
Source
Issue
Vol. 33, Issue 3 (31 May. 2018), pp.253-255, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2018-05-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Necrotizing vasculitic neuropathy in polyarteritis nodosa can rarely present acutely and may mimic acute inflammatory neuropathies.
A 53-year-old male presented with an acute neurological illness characterized by paresthesia and weakness of both lower limbs lasting six-days.
He also had mild paresthesia of both hands.
On examination, there were confluent, purpuric, and ecchymotic patches over the extensor aspects of both lower limbs, which were palpable.
Neurological examination revealed grade II/V power with hypotonia and absent reflexes in the lower limbs.
All modalities of sensation were decreased below the knee.
Sensory impairment was also noted on the fingertips of both hands.
Nerve conduction study suggested an asymmetrical sensorimotor axonal neuropathy.
Sural nerve biopsy was consistent with necrotizing vasculitis.
He was treated with intravenous methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisolone and monthly cyclophosphamide injection for six-months and made a good recovery
American Psychological Association (APA)
James, Joe& Jose, James& Thulaseedharan, Nallaveettil Kesavan. 2018. Acute necrotizing vasculitic neuropathy due to polyarteritis nodosa. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 33, no. 3, pp.253-255.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-838247
Modern Language Association (MLA)
James, Joe…[et al.]. Acute necrotizing vasculitic neuropathy due to polyarteritis nodosa. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 33, no. 3 (May. 2018), pp.253-255.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-838247
American Medical Association (AMA)
James, Joe& Jose, James& Thulaseedharan, Nallaveettil Kesavan. Acute necrotizing vasculitic neuropathy due to polyarteritis nodosa. Oman Medical Journal. 2018. Vol. 33, no. 3, pp.253-255.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-838247
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 255
Record ID
BIM-838247