Diabetic neuropathic cachexia

Diabetic neuropathic cachexia

A case of diabetic neuropathic cachexia is presented. This unusual syndrome within the broad group of diabetic neuropathies is characterized by extreme loss of body mass and severe neuropathic pain. The loss of body weight is unassociated with glycosuria or ketoacidosis. Initially, the patient may p...

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Veröffentlicht in:Acta Diabetologica Latina 1978-05, Vol.15 (3-4), p.212-216
Hauptverfasser: Chandler, P T, Singh, R S, Schwetschenau, R P
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cachexia - etiology
Diabetic Neuropathies - complications
Diabetic Neuropathies - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
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Zusammenfassung:A case of diabetic neuropathic cachexia is presented. This unusual syndrome within the broad group of diabetic neuropathies is characterized by extreme loss of body mass and severe neuropathic pain. The loss of body weight is unassociated with glycosuria or ketoacidosis. Initially, the patient may present a confusing picture suggestive of carcinomatous neuropathy.
ISSN:0001-5563
1432-5233
DOI:10.1007/BF02581067