Case number 1 : chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy CIDP

Abstract

This previously healthy, right-handed, 61-year-old, gentleman presented with a history of weakness that resulted in a number of futile nerve release procedures in an attempt to alleviate symptoms that were initially thought to be due to nerve entrapment. The muscle weakness, most prominent in both upper limbs, especially his left hand was accompanied with left intrinsic hand muscle wasting and some paraesthesia in the left fingertips. Marked hyporeflexia was also present. Neurological investigations led to the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) being established.