Title of article: CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy) Author: Mohammad J. Al-Soudi. Editors: Haneen Al-Abdallat, Haneen A. Banihani Reviewer: Dr. Hala Qaryouti Keywords: Demyelinating, neuropathy, autoimmune, weakness, ataxia. Overview CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy) is an acquired heterogeneous autoimmune disease of the peripheral nervous system characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the arms and legs, causing motor weakness as well as sensory symptoms and signs. Manifestations of the disease predominantly involve large, myelinated fibers, producing muscle weakness and sensory ataxia. The disease was first described and given the name “chronic inflammatory polyradiculopathy” by Peter J. Dyck in […]
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