Hypoglycaemic neuropathy: a case report.
Neurol India
; 2000 Sep; 48(3): 263-5
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A 53 years old male, a known case of ankylosing spondylitis having recurrent attacks of hypoglycaemia, developed symmetrical distal sensorimotor neuropathy. The neuropathy was axonal with secondary demyelination. Evidence of vasculopathy was also noted on histopathology of the nerve. Serum C-peptide level was low, a feature reported with autoimmune hypoglycaemia with antireceptor antibodies. The patient showed spontaneous recovery.
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Main subject:
Peripheral Nerves
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing
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Humans
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Male
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Capillaries
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Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
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Recovery of Function
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Hypoglycemia
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Middle Aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Neurol India
Year:
2000
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Article