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Review
. 2014 Dec;14(6):399-408.
doi: 10.1136/practneurol-2014-000831. Epub 2014 Jul 17.

CIDP: mimics and chameleons

A Neligan  1 , M M Reilly  1 , M P Lunn  1
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Review

CIDP: mimics and chameleons

A Neligan et al. Pract Neurol. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is usually straightforward, but atypical presentations can represent a significant diagnostic challenge. This review highlights the clinical and electrophysiological 'red flags' that should make one consider an alternative diagnosis.

Keywords: Diagnosis; Mimics; NEUROPATHY; NEUROPHYSIOL, CLINICAL; PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHOLOGY.

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