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What (who) is MGUS polyneuropathy - definition
MGUS polyneuropathy
MGUS polyneuropathy or polyneuropathy associated with an M component is a rare neurological disease characterized by inflammation of the peripheral nervous system and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). It was first described in the 1960s.
Critical illness polyneuropathy
HUMAN DISEASE
Critical illness myopathy; Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP); Critical illness myopathy (CIM); Bolton's neuropathy; Critical illness polyneuromyopathy
Critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) and critical illness myopathy (CIM) are overlapping syndromes of diffuse, symmetric, flaccid muscle weakness occurring in critically ill patients and involving all extremities and the diaphragm with relative sparing of the cranial nerves. CIP and CIM have similar symptoms and presentations and are often distinguished largely on the basis of specialized electrophysiologic testing or muscle and nerve biopsy.
Alcoholic polyneuropathy
![[[John C. Lettsome]] noted in 1787 [[hyperesthesia]] and [[paralysis]] in legs more than arms of patients, a characteristic of alcoholic polyneuropathy.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Johncoakleylettsome.jpeg?width=200 "[[John C. Lettsome]] noted in 1787 [[hyperesthesia]] and [[paralysis]] in legs more than arms of patients, a characteristic of alcoholic polyneuropathy.")
![[[Thiamine pyrophosphate]] structure. As a result of nutritional deficiency in those with alcoholic polyneuropathy, low thiamine levels are usually present and have been proposed as a cause of the nerve destruction.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Thiamine pyrophosphate V2.svg?width=200 "[[Thiamine pyrophosphate]] structure. As a result of nutritional deficiency in those with alcoholic polyneuropathy, low thiamine levels are usually present and have been proposed as a cause of the nerve destruction.")
![intravenous]] home [[parenteral nutrition]] formula may be a part of the treatment plan for those with alcoholic polyneuropathy who also have a nutritional deficiency.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tpn 3bag.jpg?width=200 "intravenous]] home [[parenteral nutrition]] formula may be a part of the treatment plan for those with alcoholic polyneuropathy who also have a nutritional deficiency.")
HUMAN DISEASE
Alcoholic neuropathy; Alcoholic Polyneuropathy; Alcoholic neuritis; Alcohol-related neuropathy; Alcohol-related peripheral neuropathy; Alcohol neuropathy
Alcoholic polyneuropathy is a neurological disorder in which peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously. It is defined by axonal degeneration in neurons of both the sensory and motor systems and initially occurs at the distal ends of the longest axons in the body.
