Mononeuropathies

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Disease or trauma involving a single peripheral nerve in isolation, or out of proportion to evidence of diffuse peripheral nerve dysfunction. Mononeuropathy multiplex refers to a condition characterized by multiple isolated nerve injuries. Mononeuropathies may result from a wide variety of causes, including ischemia; traumatic injury; compression; connective tissue diseases; cumulative trauma disorders; and other conditions.

Synonyms:

Mononeuritides
Mononeuritis
Mononeuritis Multiplex
Mononeuropathy
Mononeuropathy Multiplex
Mononeuropathy Multiplex Syndrome
Mononeuropathy Multiplex Syndromes
Syndrome, Mononeuropathy Multiplex
Syndromes, Mononeuropathy Multiplex

Broader Topics:

Peripheral Nervous System Diseases

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