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  • Updated 08.09.2019
  • Released 02.06.2002
  • Expires For CME 08.09.2022

Chronic autonomic neuropathies

Introduction

This article includes discussion of chronic autonomic neuropathies, hereditary autonomic neuropathies, idiopathic distal small-fiber neuropathy, infective causes of autonomic neuropathy, metabolic and nutritional causes of autonomic neuropathy, pure cholinergic autonomic neuropathy, and toxic and drug-induced autonomic neuropathies. The foregoing terms may include synonyms, similar disorders, variations in usage, and abbreviations.

Overview

The authors review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and management of chronic autonomic neuropathies. Autonomic neuropathies are acquired or inherited diseases resulting from a disturbance of the peripheral autonomic nervous system. New treatments have emerged for hereditary neuropathies that are associated with autonomic dysfunction including hereditary transthyretin neuropathy.

Historical note and terminology

Chronic autonomic neuropathy is an inclusive term used to describe diseases resulting from distinct etiologies, but that have in common pathology of the peripheral autonomic nervous system.

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