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Multiple mononeuropathy or mononeuritis multiplex in diabetics?

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Separation of two distinct clinical entities occurring in diabetes mellitus seems important. Mononeuritis multiplex occurs with a worsening of the diffuse neuropathy and seems unrelated to control. Multiple mononeuropathy is likely related to entrapment which requires specific therapy.

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Massey, E.W., Lane, J.R. Multiple mononeuropathy or mononeuritis multiplex in diabetics?. Acta diabet. lat 19, 81–87 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02581189

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