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Pathophysiological mechanisms of neuropathic pain

  • MECHANISMS AND TREATMENT OF NEUROPATHIC PAIN
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It is largely acknowledged that multiple and complex pathophysiological mechanisms may be at play in neuropathic pain. This short review summarises the current understanding of pathophysiology of neuropathic pain and focuses on how symptoms translate in mechanisms.

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  1. EFNS Panel on Neuropathic Pain and Department of Neurological Sciences, “La Sapienza” University, Viale dell’Università 30, I-00185, Rome, Italy

    A. Truini & G. Cruccu

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  1. A. Truini
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Correspondence to G. Cruccu.

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Truini, A., Cruccu, G. Pathophysiological mechanisms of neuropathic pain. Neurol Sci 27 (Suppl 2), s179–s182 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-006-0597-8

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