An Unusual Case of Neurofascin 186 Neuropathy.

Cureus

Department of Neurology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, IND.

Published: June 2024

Among the diverse array of neuropathies, autoimmune neuropathy stands out as a distinctive subset, where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its nerve tissues, triggering inflammation and nerve damage. NF 186, also known as neurofascin 186, is a cell adhesion molecule crucial for the integrity and functioning of the peripheral nervous system. This case report highlights the clinical presentation specific to NF 186-positive autoimmune neuropathy and also the treatment modalities.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11268536PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.63049DOI Listing

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