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Neuromuscular complications in uremics: a review.

Al-Hayk K, Bertorini TE

From the Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee.

BACKGROUND:: Uremia may be associated with various neurologic manifestations, particularly a polyneuropathy, but also with focal neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome and shunt-related neuropathies. Myopathies can also be caused by uremia and its metabolic disarrangements. REVIEW SUMMARY:: This article reviews the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and treatment of uremic polyneuropathy, focal neuropathies, and uremic myopathies. CONCLUSION:: Recognizing the presentation and pathogenesis of uremic polyneuropathies, mononeuropathies, and myopathies are important for their prevention and for proper management.

Published 11 July 2007 in Neurologist, 13(4): 188-96.
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