Practice parameter: the evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: the role of autonomic testing, nerve biopsy, and skin biopsy (an evidence-based review). Report of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

JD, England; GS, Gronseth; G, Franklin; GT, Carter; LJ, Kinsella; JA, Cohen; AK, Asbury; K, Szigeti; JR, Lupski; N, Latov; RA, Lewis; PA, Low; MA, Fisher; D, Herrmann; JF, Howard; G, Lauria; RG, Miller; M, Polydefkis; AJ, Sumner

doi:10.1016/j.pmrj.2008.11.011

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Practice parameter: the evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy: the role of autonomic testing, nerve biopsy, and skin biopsy (an evidence-based review). Report of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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England JD

Gronseth GS

Franklin G

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) is the most common variety of neuropathy. Since the evaluation of this disorder is not standardized, the available literature was reviewed to provide evidence-based guidelines regarding the role of autonomic testing, nerve biopsy and skin biop...

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