Publications by authors named "Simone Fusina"
Article Synopsis
- Diagnosing peripheral neuropathies is difficult, so this study examines the use of sural nerve biopsy and serum neurofilament light chain levels (NfL) as biomarkers for axonal damage.
- The study involved 82 patients, mostly older adults, revealing that neuropathy often starts slowly, primarily affects the lower limbs, and presents with more sensory than motor symptoms; various neuropathological patterns were identified.
- Although nerve biopsy provided a definitive diagnosis in some cases, there was a correlation between elevated serum NfL levels and active axonal degeneration, suggesting that NfL could be a valuable, accessible biomarker for these conditions.
