Neurol. praxi. 2010;11(1):41-44

Diagnosing and differential diagnosis of diabetic polyneuropathy

MUDr.Helena Vondrová, CSc.
Neurologická klinika IPVZ –, FTN, Praha

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common causes of polyneuropathy (PNP). Diagnostics of diabetic polyneuropathy is based on

a neurological examination and auxilliary examination methods. It is crucial to diagnose PNP as soon as possible in order to prevent

complications, such as the diabetic neuropathic foot. The diagnosis of diabetic PNP is a diagnosis „per exclusionem“, so even in diabetic

patients it is necessary to exclude other possible causes of PNP, in particular when the clinical image and disease course show atypical

symptoms.

Keywords: polyneuropathy, patient history, neurological examination, electromyographic examination, differential diagnosis

Published: March 1, 2010  Show citation

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