Mononeuropathy

Mononeuropathy

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Mononeuropathy (or "mononeuritis") is a type of neuropathy that only affects a single nerve.cite web |url=http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands_split.jsp?pg=/ppdocs/us/common/dorlands/dorland/five/000067367.htm |title=Dorlands Medical Dictionary:mononeuropathy |format= |work= |accessdate=] It is diagnostically useful to distinguish them from peripheral neuropathy and autonomic neuropathy because the limitation in scope makes it more likely that the cause is a localized trauma or infection.

The "pins-and-needles" sensation of one's "foot falling asleep" (paresthesia) can be caused by a type of mononeuropathy, albeit a temporary one which can be resolved merely by moving around and adjusting to a more appropriate position.

Examples of mononeuropathies

* Thoracic outlet syndrome - Brachial plexus (varies)
* Carpal tunnel syndrome - Median nerve
* Cubital tunnel syndrome - Ulnar nerve
* Guyon's canal syndrome - Ulnar nerve
* Radial neuropathy (coll. Saturday Night Palsy) - Radial nerve
* Winged scapula - Long thoracic nerve (usually)
* Meralgia paraesthetica - Lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh
* Tarsal tunnel syndrome - Tibial nerve

Although conditions affecting a single cranial nerve could be considered mononeuropathies, they are usually not considered a part of this group. See cranial nerve disease for examples.

ee also

* Polyneuropathy

References

External links

* [http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/40000793/ PatientPlus]
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* [http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec06/ch095/ch095f.html Merck]


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