# Hourglass Constrictive Neuropathy: A Likely Underdiagnosed Condition with Characteristic Imaging Features

**Authors:** Caroline Chabot, Olivier Barbier, Lokmane Taihi

PMC · DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.3737 · 2024-09-12

## TL;DR

Hourglass constrictive neuropathy is a rare condition that may be underdiagnosed and can be identified through imaging.

## Contribution

The paper highlights hourglass-like constrictive neuropathy as a potential cause of unexplained peripheral neuropathy.

## Key findings

- Hourglass constrictive neuropathy may present without intrinsic or extrinsic nerve compression.
- Imaging can reveal characteristic nerve constriction in this condition.

## Abstract

Teaching point: Hourglass-like constrictive neuropathy should be considered in patients with unexplained peripheral neuropathy symptoms, as imaging may show nerve constriction without evidence of intrinsic or extrinsic compression.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** peripheral neuropathy (MONDO:0003620)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** peripheral neuropathy (MESH:D010523), Hourglass-like constrictive neuropathy (MESH:C538124), Hourglass Constrictive Neuropathy (MESH:D015877)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

3 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11396257/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11396257