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Studies from Afyon Kocatepe University, Medical Department update current data on neuropathy
2009 JUN 29 - (NewsRx.com) -- "The main cause of lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is not known but there is evidence to suggest that neurological abnormalities may be implicated in its aetiology. To investigate neuropathy in patients with LSC on the limbs," scientists in Afyon, Turkey report. "In total, 23 consecutive patients [15 women (65.2%) and 8 men (34.8%); mean +/- SD age 48.2 +/- 14.03 years, range 20 -71] with LSC on the limbs were included in the study. Mean +/- SD duration of disease was 22.86 +/- 21.38 months (range 1-60). Radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electrophysiological studies were performed for all patients. In total, 8 patients (34.8%) had LSC on the arms and 15 patients (65.2%) had LSC on the legs; 3 (37.5%) of the 8 patients with LSC on the arms and 6 (40%) of the 15 patients with LSC on the legs had radiculopathy in the electrophysiological studies. The prevalence of radiculopathy in patients with LSC on the limbs was higher than in asymptomatic subjects in the electrophysiological studies. Damage to the peripheral nervous system, such as radiculopathy and neuropathy, can play a critical role in the aetiology of LSC on the limbs. Both nerve-root compression in MRI scans and radiculopathy in nerve-conduction studies are common findings in asymptomatic subjects, but they seem to be more common in patients with LSC on the limbs," wrote O. Solak and colleagues, Afyon Kocatepe University, Medical Department. The researchers concluded: "Therefore, these patients should be evaluated for the possibility of underlying neuropathy." Solak and colleagues published their study in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology (Lichen simplex chronicus as a symptom of neuropathy. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 2009;34(4):476-480). For additional information, contact O. Solak, Afyon Kocatepe University, Tip Fak, School Medical, Dept. of Physics Med & Rehabilitation, PK 03200, Afyon, Turkey. The publisher's contact information for the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology is: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc., Commerce Place, 350 Main St., Malden 02148, MA, USA. Keywords: Turkey, Afyon, Diagnosis, Diagnostics, Experimental Dermatology, Magnetic Resonance, Neuropathy, Physiology, Radiography, Afyon Kocatepe University, Medical Department. This article was prepared by Pain & Central Nervous System Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Pain & Central Nervous System Week via NewsRx.com.
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