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Evaluating SLE neuropathy with NMUS
Key messages
- SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease that may involve the central and peripheral nervous systems.
- The combination of NCS and NMUS provides a detailed picture of the nerve changes.
- NMUS provides data on the different pathophysiological aspects of nerve involvement in SLE.
- NMUS could become an excellent screening test for evaluating peripheral neuropathy in SLE.
