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Diabetic Amyotrophy

 Syn. amyotrophy secondary to diabetes mellitus , diabetic lumbosacral polyradiculopathy

Signs & Symptoms

 Weight loss
Note: >10 pounds
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]
Severe onset of proximal legs pain
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]
Acute asymmetric focal onset of proximal leg pain
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]
Severe onset of thigh pain
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]

Physical Examination

 Weakness of brachial plexus
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]
Weakness of upper extremity nerves
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]
Numbness of upper extremity nerves
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]

Lab / Serology

 Elevated cerebrospinal fluid protein
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]
Impaired fasting glucose
Ref: Uptodate [ Diabetic amyotrophy and idiopathic lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy]

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