Mononeuritis multiplex

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Central nervous system

Mononeuritis multiplex

Alternative Names:

Mononeuropathy multiplex; Multifocal neuropathy
Symptoms:

Numbness and tingling
Abnormal sensation
Burning pain
Lack of or decreased sensation in any part of the body
Difficulty moving a part of the body (paralysis)
Lack of control of movement of a part of the body
Inability to move a part of the body

Specific symptoms vary with the individual nerve involved.
Signs and tests:

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A detailed history may be required to determine the possible cause of the disorder. Examination and neuromuscular testing may show a specific loss of sensation and movement associated with dysfunction of specific nerves. Reflexes may be abnormal.

Diagnosis of mononeuritis multiplex usually involves deficits of 2 or more isolated, unrelated nerve areas. Common findings may include the following:

Tests of nerve conduction velocity usually indicate axonal degeneration. An EMG (test of electrical activity in muscles) may be abnormal. A nerve biopsy may be appropriate for some cases.

Various laboratory tests and procedures may be useful in determining the cause of the condition. The tests that are done to find the cause are suggested by the history, symptoms and pattern of symptom development.