Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy

For the management association with similar initials (CIPD), see Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
Other namesCIDP, chronic relapsing polyneuropathy, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy
Histopathology of Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Teased single fiber with segmental demyelination.
SpecialtyNeurology

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired autoimmune disease of the peripheral nervous system characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms.[1] The disorder is sometimes called chronic relapsing polyneuropathy (CRP) or chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (because it involves the nerve roots).[2] CIDP is closely related to Guillain–Barré syndrome and it is considered the chronic counterpart of that acute disease.[3] Its symptoms are also similar to progressive inflammatory neuropathy. It is one of several types of neuropathy.

  1. ^ "Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Information Page". ninds.nih.gov. Archived from the original on 2020-12-19. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference radiculo was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "GBS (Guillain-Barré Syndrome) - CIDP Neuropathy". cidpneuropathysupport.com. Retrieved 2017-12-14.