sural biopsy

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Hi Everyone,

My doctor has suggested me to undertake a sural biopsy test to rule out

the possibility of Vasculitic neuropathy as the cause of my peripheral

neuropathy.

I know there is a possibility of some complications following the

biopsy and some controversy on the usefullness of the test.

Has anyone here undergone this procedure? Are side effects after the

intervention likely to occur (increased numbness, pain, etc)? Can this

test be usefull to indicate a possible treatment?

Also, in the case of Vasculitic neuropathy is there a possibility of

recovering part of the sensibility and muscle strength lost?

Thank you very much,

Murilo Lion