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    Yonsei Med J. 1990 Mar;31(1):1-26.

    Diagnostic usefulness and limitations of the sural nerve biopsy.

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    Department of Neurology, University of Alabama, Birmingham.

    Abstract

    In recent years, the sural nerve biopsy has become a commonly performed procedure in the diagnostic work-up of patients with peripheral neuropathy. This paper reviews the diagnostic usefulness and limitations of this procedure. Based on 385 sural nerve biopsies, we found clinically helpful or relevant information in 45% of cases. In 24% of cases, specific diagnoses were obtained, among which vasculitic neuropathy was most common.

    PMID:
    2161168
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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