Synonyms:
a.k.a. HIV associated polyneuropathy:
Diagnosis:
HIV infection with clinical features of neuropathy (many forms) with exclusion of other causese
Many forms:
- CIDP, GBS, mononeuritis multiplex, sensory ataxic neuropathy, lumbosacral plexopathy, polyneuropathy
Clinical features:
Depends on the underlying subtype (see above)
Findings on investigations:
NCS/EMG, same as respective idiopathic forms
Note: Guillain-Barre Syndrome occurs at seroconversion, CIDP can also occur due to HIV
Pathology, nerve biopsy:
Nonspecific
Loss of axons