Risk factors for lumbosacral radiculoplexus neuropathy.

Marcus Vinicius PintoPeng-Soon NgRuple S LaughlinPrabin ThapaCatarina Aragon PintoShahar Shelly Kamal ShoumanPeter J DyckP James B Dyck

Published in: Muscle & nerve (2022)

DM is the strongest risk factor for the development of LRPN, followed by comorbid autoimmune disorders, stroke, and higher BMI. Altered metabolism and immune dysfunction seem to be the most influential factors in the development of LRPN.

Keyphrases

body mass index
multiple sclerosis
oxidative stress
type diabetes
weight gain
adipose tissue
drug induced
glycemic control