Acute sensory ataxic neuropathy
Acute sensory ataxic neuropathy
Definition
Acute sensory ataxic neuropathy is a rare variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome characterized by acute onset monophasic sensory neuropathy with diminished or absent tendon reflexes, loss of proprioception, positive Romberg sign and nerve conduction features of demyelination. It presents several weeks after acute infection with paresthesias, ataxia and neuropathic pain.
Also known as acute sensory ataxic GBS, acute sensory ataxic Guillain-Barre syndrome, ASAN — per MONDO