EP.116Genetic neuropathies presenting with CIDP-like features in childhood – 3 novel cases and review of the literature

Inherited neuropathies are amongst the most common neuromuscular disorders. Particularly in childhood, the distinction from much rarer chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) may be challenging, considering that genetic neuropathies may show secondary inflammatory features, and that subacute CIDP with gradual onset may closely mimic the course of inherited disorders. The overlap between genetic neuropathies and CIDP is increasingly recognized in adults but has been rarely reported in childhood.

Source: Neuromuscular Disorders - September 30, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: M. Fern ández-García, M. Kinali, A. Clarke, P. Fallon, V. Gowda, E. Wraige, H. Jungbluth Source Type: research