Intraepidermal Nerve Fiber Density as Measured by Skin Punch Biopsy as a Marker for Small Fiber Neuropathy: Application in Patients with Fibromyalgia

Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is a type of peripheral neuropathy that occurs from damage to the small A-delta and C nerve fibers that results in the clinical condition known as SFN. This pathology may be the result of metabolic, toxic, immune-mediated, and/or genetic factors. Small fiber symptoms can...

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Main Authors: Mary A. Kelley, Kevin V. Hackshaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/3/536