Exploration of Neurofilament Light Chain and Nerve Ultrasound in Leprotic Neuropathy.
Yasmin K Nasr-EldinMichael S CartwrightAhmed HamedLamia Hamdy AliAhmed M Abdel-NasserPublished in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (2023)
NfL is elevated in leprotic neuropathy. Ultrasound showed specific morphological changes in individuals with leprosy, and nerve enlargement correlated with NfL levels. Thus, both modalities may be useful for the diagnosis, prognosis, and disease monitoring in those with leprotic neuropathy, and further investigations are warranted.