Mononeuritis multiplex

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Central nervous system

Mononeuropathy multiplex; Multifocal neuropathy

• Numbness and tingling
• Abnormal sensation
• Burning pain
• Lack of or decreased sensation in any part of the body
• Difficulty moving a part of the body (paralysis)
• Lack of control of movement of a part of the body
• Inability to move a part of the body

A detailed history may be required to determine the possible cause of the disorder. Examination and neuromuscular testing may show a specific loss of sensation and movement associated with dysfunction of specific nerves. Reflexes may be abnormal.

Diagnosis of mononeuritis multiplex usually involves deficits of two or more isolated, unrelated nerve areas. Common findings may include the following:

• Sciatic nerve dysfunction
• Common peroneal nerve dysfunction
• Radial nerve dysfunction
• Ulnar nerve dysfunction
• Femoral nerve dysfunction
• Distal median nerve dysfunction
• Axillary nerve dysfunction

Tests that may be done include:

• Nerve conduction velocity
• EMG
• Nerve biopsy

Other blood tests, x-rays, and imaging tests may be done.

Review Date: 09/10/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.