Small fiber neuropathy: investigations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on small fiber neuropathy: investigations: Clinical von Frey hairs Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments Weighted needles and tuning forks Electronic vibrameter Thermal probes Assessment questionnaires: to discriminate pain mechanisms Neurophysiological Evoked…

Clinical

  • von Frey hairs
  • Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments
  • Weighted needles and tuning forks
  • Electronic vibrameter
  • Thermal probes
  • Assessment questionnaires: to discriminate pain mechanisms

Neurophysiological

Evoked potentials

Other tests

References

  1. Lauria G, Hsieh ST, Johansson O, et al. European Federation of Neurological Societies/Peripheral Nerve Society guideline on the use of skin biopsy in the diagnosis of small fiber neuropathy. Report of a joint task force of the European Federation of Neurological Societies and the Peripheral Nerve Society. Eur J Neurol 2010; 17:903-912.
  2. England JD, Gronseth GS, Franklin G, et al. Practice parameter: evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: role of autonomic testing, nerve biopsy, and skin biopsy (an evidence-based review). Neurology 2009; 72:177-184.
  3. Terkelsen AJ, Karlsson P, Lauria G, Freeman R, Finnerup NB, Jensen TS. The diagnostic challenge of small fibre neuropathy: clinical presentations, evaluations, and causes. Lancet Neurol 2017; 16:934-944.
  4. Cruccu G, Sommer C, Anand P, et al. EFNS guidelines on neuropathic pain assessment: revised 2009. Eur J Neurol 2010; 17:1010-1018.
  5. Liguori R, Giannoccaro MP, Di Stasi V, et al. Microneurographic evaluation of sympathetic activity in small fiber neuropathy. Clin Neurophysiol 2011; 122:1854-1859.
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