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Testing for small fiber neuropathy
QSART or skin biopsy
QSART = Quantitative sudomotor axon test. EMG is not helpful as it will be normal.
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Serum findings in POEMS
(Polyneuropathy, organomegaly, endocrinopathy, M protein, and skin changes)
Elevated VEGF and low EPO
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Type of peripheral neuropathy in MGUS
Demyelinating
Similar to CIDP. Most other acquired peripheral neuropathies are axonal.
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Most common antibiotics to cause peripheral neuropathy
Metronidazole, Linezolid, & Dapsone
Also relatively common with chloroquine, fluoroquinolones, isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, and sulfasalazine. It is usually axonal length-dependent neuropathy, though metronidazole may be autonomic.
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Most common causes of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Cisplatin, vincristine, paclitaxel
Classically caused by platinum agents (cisplatin), vinca alkaloids (vincristine), and taxanes (paclitaxel).
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Common organic solvents to cause peripheral neuropathy
Acrylamide, carbon disulfide, hexane, toluene
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