J D England, G S Gronseth, G Franklin, G T Carter, L J Kinsella, J A Cohen, A K Asbury, K Szigeti, J R Lupski, N Latov, R A Lewis, P A Low, M A Fisher, D Herrmann, J F Howard, G Lauria, R G Miller, M Polydefkis, A J Sumner
Distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP) is the most common variety of neuropathy. Since the evaluation of this disorder is not standardized, the available literature was reviewed to provide evidence-based guidelines regarding the role of laboratory and genetic tests for the assessment of DSP. A literature review using MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Citation Index, and Current Contents was performed to identify the best evidence regarding the evaluation of polyneuropathy published between 1980 and March 2007. Articles were classified according to a four-tiered level of evidence scheme and recommendations were based on the level of evidence...
January 2009: Muscle & Nerve