Diagnostic value of lower extremity ultrasonographic nerve enlargement for differentiating demyelinating Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

We previously reported that nerve enlargement assessment by nerve ultrasonography of the intermediate upper limb is applicable for distinguishing demyelinating Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) from chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). However, differences in the severity and distribution patterns of lower extremity nerve enlargement have not been established for either disease. Therefore, we examined the utility of lower extremity nerve ultrasonography for differentiating between CMT and CIDP.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research