Small Fiber Neuropathy

Disorder of the peripheral nerves that primarily impair small nerve fibers. The affected small nerve fibers include myelinated A-delta fibers (see A FIBERS) and unmyelinated C FIBERS. Because these small fibers innervate skin and help control autonomic function, their neuropathy presents with neuropathic pain, reduced thermal and pain sensitivity, and autonomic dysfunction (e.g. abnormal sweating or facial flushing). Small fiber neuropathy can be idiopathic or associated with underlying diseases (e.g., AMYLOIDOSIS; DIABETES MELLITUS; SARCOIDOSIS; or VASCULITIS).

Year introduced: 2017

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Tree Number(s): C10.668.829.860

MeSH Unique ID: D000071075

Entry Terms:

• Neuropathies, Small Fiber
• Neuropathy, Small Fiber
• Small Fiber Neuropathies
• Small Fibre Neuropathy
• Neuropathies, Small Fibre
• Neuropathy, Small Fibre
• Small Fibre Neuropathies
• Small Nerve Fiber Neuropathy

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Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Small Fiber Neuropathy