Sensory Ganglionopathy
Anthony A. Amato, Allan H. Ropper
Abstract
Sensory ganglionopathy is characterized by sensory loss without weakness. A common pathophysiological mechanism is autoimmunity. This review focuses on acquired sensory ganglionopathies, most commonly seen in patients with an autoimmune disease or a paraneoplastic disorder.
Topics & Concepts
Sensory systemAutoimmunitySensory lossMechanism (biology)MedicineDiseaseSensory neuropathyPathophysiologyWeaknessNeurosciencePsychologyPathologyInternal medicinePhilosophySurgeryEpistemologyAutoimmune Neurological Disorders and TreatmentsGenetic Neurodegenerative DiseasesPeripheral Neuropathies and Disorders