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This research aims to characterize the features of combined central and peripheral demyelination (CCPD) and compare them with multiple sclerosis (MS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP).

July 5, 2026Muscle & NerveOpen Access

Characterizing Combined Central and Peripheral Demyelination—Insights From a Multimodal Comparison With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy and Multiple Sclerosis

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NDN. DubuissonCliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc AKA. KassabCliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc PBP. Y. K. van den BerghCliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc

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Descriptive case study investigates overlapping diagnostic features of CCPD, MS, and CIDP, suggesting challenges in differentiation.

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This research aims to characterize the features of combined central and peripheral demyelination (CCPD) and compare them with multiple sclerosis (MS) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP).
Conducted a descriptive case study involving 4 CCPD patients, 13 CIDP patients, and 10 MS controls.
All participants underwent standardized nerve conduction studies (NCS) and ultrasound (US), with MRI for MS and CCPD patients.
Cerebrospinal fluid testing was performed on 20 out of 27 patients.
NCS indicated demyelination in all CCPD and CIDP patients, satisfying CIDP criteria.
Motor conduction abnormalities were present in 2 MS patients, but did not meet demyelination criteria.
US evidenced multifocal nerve enlargement in CCPD and CIDP patients; mild proximal median nerve enlargement was noted in 3 MS patients.

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Dubuisson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a49f60bf5d1d45b28800b13 https://doi.org/10.1002/mus.70282

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Characterizing Combined Central and Peripheral Demyelination—Insights From a Multimodal Comparison With Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy and Multiple Sclerosis

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