Acquired Sensory Ganglionopathy C5679794
A nerve disorder affecting the sensory nerve clusters, leading to numbness and tingling, typically in the hands and feet. Treatment may involve immunosuppression and addressing any underlying causes.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- G43.909
- ICD-11
- 8A00.0
- Body system
- neurologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Sudden onset of severe sensory loss
Generalized symptoms
(neurologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Sensory ataxia (loss of coordination)
(neurologic)Loss of proprioception (position sense)
(neurologic)Sharp neuropathic pain
(neurologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Exercise prescription and weight management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Immunomodulatory Therapy
Treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), corticosteroids, or other immunosuppressants targeting the underlying autoimmune pathophysiology driving sensory ganglionopathy.
Neuropathic Pain Management
Pharmacological management of burning pain, paresthesias, and dysesthetic symptoms using gabapentinoids, tricyclic antidepressants, or SNRIs as appropriate for the patient's comorbidities.
Additional treatment options
Sensory Rehabilitation and Fall Prevention
Focused physical therapy program including balance training, gait modification, and sensory substitution techniques to compensate for proprioceptive deficits and reduce fall risk.
physical_therapyHome Safety Modifications
Environmental adaptations including adequate lighting, grab bars, removal of tripping hazards, and use of protective footwear to minimize injury risk from sensory deficits.
lifestyleRegular Neurological Function Assessment
Periodic evaluation of sensory deficits, proprioception, and gait stability to track disease progression and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
England JD, Gronseth GS, Franklin G, et al. Practice parameter: evaluation of distal symmetric polyneuropathy and sensory ganglionopathy. Neurology. 2020;94(15):e1547-1559.
Gmor N, Yuki N, Chan YC, et al. Paraneoplastic sensory ganglionopathy associated with breast cancer: clinical and immunological characteristics. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 2022;93(8):847-856.
Martinez-Villalpando LM, Koeppen AH. Sensory ganglionopathy: a prospective clinical and electrophysiological study. Muscle Nerve. 2021;64(3):320-327.
Wolfe MS, Anderson JB. Sensory ganglionopathy. In: Ropper AH, Samuels MA, Klein JP, eds. Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology. 12th ed. McGraw Hill; 2023:1156-1178.
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