Is Axonal Neuropathy Serious?

Acute Motor Sensory Axonal Neuropathy (AMSAN) is a rare and severe variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) that has a prolonged recovery course. GBS is often suspected due to ascending muscle weakness, sensation difficulties, respiratory compromise, and antecedent diarrhea.

Is axonal neuropathy curable?

Acute motor axonal neuropathy does not necessarily signify a poor prognosis as patients with nodal or motor nerve terminal dysfunction or injury without significant axon degeneration can recover quickly. Treatment should include intravenous immunoglobulins or plasmapheresis as well as supportive therapy.

Is axonal neuropathy fatal?

The disease eventually involves sensory, motor and autonomic nerves, and it is fatal.”