Thread: are there any tests for *SMALLER* fiber neuropathy? (smaller peripheral branches)
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Old 02-07-2013, 11:53 AM
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Skin biopsy for measurement of intraepidermal nerve fiber density. Most large medical centers or medical schools can do these....then send to Johns Hopkins for pathology results.

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neuro...ous_nerve_lab/
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