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What Causes Mild Shortening Of A Leg In A Child?

we have a daughter of 9 yrs old. we have started to notice of deformity( mild shortening ) of left foot . we have consulted first Orthopedics & after neuromedicine Doctors,who suggested EMG/NCV of both lower limb. Electrodiagnostic study reflects acquired almost symmetrical primary demyelinating motor sensory neuropathy. after that we went physiotherapy sessions.But it won't work that much- no visible improvement till now. what is the disease? please suggest
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It seems she has chronic demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP): sensorimotor with asymmetrical involvement (multifocal acquired demylinating sensory and motor neuropathy). The most common cause-previous viral infection. Then organism begins to release autoantibody-Ig M against myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves. The another cause is autoimmune disease.
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What Causes Mild Shortening Of A Leg In A Child?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It seems she has chronic demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP): sensorimotor with asymmetrical involvement (multifocal acquired demylinating sensory and motor neuropathy). The most common cause-previous viral infection. Then organism begins to release autoantibody-Ig M against myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves. The another cause is autoimmune disease. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.