Bochum ultrasound score versus clinical and electrophysiological parameters in distinguishing acute-onset chronic from acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
Autor(es): Kerasnoudis Antonios,Pitarokoili Kallia,Behrendt Volker,Gold Ralf,Yoon Min-Suk
Resumo: The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a nerve ultrasound score (Bochum ultrasound score, BUS), clinical, and electrophysiological parameters could distinguish subacute chronic (CIDP) from acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP). Phase 1: The charts of 35 patients with polyradiculoneuropathy were evaluated retrospectively regarding BUS, clinical, and electrophysiological parameters (A-waves, sural nerve sparing pattern, sensory ratio>1). Phase 2: All parameters were evaluated prospectively in 10 patients with subacute polyradiculoneuropathy. Phase 1: A sum score of ?2 points in BUS and the presence of sensory symptoms were significantly more frequent in the subacute CIDP group than in the AIDP group (P<0.001).The electrophysiological parameters showed no significant changes between the 2 groups. Phase 2: BUS (83.3%; 100%;), sensory symptoms (100%; 75%), absence of autonomic nervous system dysfunction (83.3%; 75%), or bulbar palsy (83.3%; 50%) showed the best sensitivity and specificity in distinguishing subacute CIDP from AIDP. BUS is a useful diagnostic tool for distinguishing subacute CIDP from AIDP.
Palavras-Chave: Bochum Ultrasound Score, Nerve ultrasound, acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, sural sparing
Imprenta: Muscle & Nerve, v. 51, n. 6, p. 846-852, 2015
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1002/mus.24484
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health
Data de publicação: 2015
