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. 2017 Nov 8;102(12):4343–4410. doi: 10.1210/jc.2017-01922

Table 5.

Distinguishing Characteristics of Mononeuropathies, Entrapment Syndromes, and Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy

Feature Mononeuropathy Entrapment Syndrome Distal Symmetric Neuropathy
Onset Sudden Gradual Gradual
Pattern Single nerve but may be multiple Single nerve exposed to trauma Distal symmetrical polyneuropathy
Nerves involved CN III, VI, VII, ulnar, median, and peroneal Median, ulnar, peroneal, medial, and lateral plantar Mixed, motor, sensory, and autonomic