Fortschritte der Medizin
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Fortschritte der Medizin · Jun 1979
[Idiopathic polyneuritis. Course, prognosis and electrodiagnostic findings].
In acute idiopathic polyneuritis, the slowing of nerve conduction velocity does not allow prognostical statements. However, a marked reduction of muscle potential amplitude after stimulation and recording points implies a large number of damaged axons. ⋯ We experienced this most commonly--but not exclusively--in cases with highly acute courses which led to tetraparalytic syndroms. Clinical courses with slowly progressive disease during months and recurrent courses of idiopathic polyneuritis can also lead to permanent paresis.