Mononeuritis Multiplex
February 15th, 2021
Overview
Mononeuritis multiplex (also known as mononeuropathy multiplex and multiple mononeuropathy) is a peripheral neuropathy that affects two or more peripheral nerves.
Signs of Mononeuritis Multiplex
- Lower motor neuron weakness affecting two or more distinct peripheral nerve distributions
- Sensory loss affecting two or more distinct peripheral nerve distributions
Causes of Mononeuritis Multiplex
- Vasculitis - polyarteritis nodosa, EGPA, GPA, cryoglobulinaemia, SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, Behcet's disease
- Diabetes
- Infection - Lyme disease, leprosy, HIV, hepatitis B / C
- Malignancy - lymphoma, small cell lung cancer
- Amyloidosis
- Sarcoidosis
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