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ABSTRACT: Introduction
Multifocal acquired demyelinating sensory and motor neuropathy (MADSAM) is an asymmetric immune-related neuropathy with conduction block. We report 2 MADSAM cases with detailed clinical, electrophysiological, and sonography profiles.Patient concerns and diagnosis
Two cases presented with patchy sensorimotor impairment in both clinical and electrophysiological findings. Notably, nerve ultrasound demonstrated multifocal nerve enlargement not only at sites of conduction blockade but also at the unaffected contralateral sites. Interestingly, in our first case, focal radial nerve enlargement was observed prior to the clinical manifestations, suggesting nerve dynamic pathogenesis with variable clinical significance.Interventions and outcomes
The first patient was initially treated with prednisolone, however, 3 months after steroid therapy, her symptoms progressed. After treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin for 3 months, the symptoms stabilized. The second patient showed improvement after 2 months of prednisolone treatment.Conclusion
These observations suggest a more widespread pathomechanism underlying MADSAM, and ultrasound may detect nerve lesions earlier than clinical electrophysiology studies, and is warranted for early detection and thorough documentation of nerve pathology.
SUBMITTER: Hsieh WJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8601274 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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<h4>Introduction</h4>Multifocal acquired demyelinating sensory and motor neuropathy (MADSAM) is an asymmetric immune-related neuropathy with conduction block. We report 2 MADSAM cases with detailed clinical, electrophysiological, and sonography profiles.<h4>Patient concerns and diagnosis</h4>Two cases presented with patchy sensorimotor impairment in both clinical and electrophysiological findings. Notably, nerve ultrasound demonstrated multifocal nerve enlargement not only at sites of conduction ...[more]