Neuropathy Treatment and Diagnosis 5

Question 1

When peripheral neuropathy has no identifiable cause after workup, it is termed what?

Accepted Answer

Idiopathic neuropathy

Answer

Idiopathic neuropathy is diagnosed when no specific cause is found despite thorough evaluation.

Question 2

Which imaging study may be ordered to look for nerve compression as a cause of neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

MRI

Answer

MRI can reveal structural causes such as a herniated disc or tumor compressing nerve roots.

Question 3

A lumbar puncture may be used in diagnosing neuropathy when which condition is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Inflammatory or autoimmune neuropathy (e.g., Guillain-Barré)

Answer

Cerebrospinal fluid analysis helps diagnose inflammatory neuropathies like Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Question 4

Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment used for which kind of neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune neuropathies like CIDP

Answer

IVIG modulates the immune system and is used in autoimmune neuropathies such as CIDP and Guillain-Barré.

Question 5

Which finding on examination suggests large-fiber sensory neuropathy?

Accepted Answer

Loss of vibration sense and proprioception

Answer

Large-fiber involvement typically reduces vibration sense, proprioception, and deep tendon reflexes.

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