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Current concepts and controversy in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired, immune-mediated demyelinating neuropathy. It is the most common treatable acquired polyneuropathy and represents a significant number of initially undiagnosed neuropathy patients. This article reviews the common clinical, laboratory, and electrodiagnostic features of CIDP. In addition, current areas of uncertainty are discussed.

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Saperstein, D.S., Barohn, R.J. Current concepts and controversy in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 3, 57–63 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-003-0039-4

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