Skin biopsies stained with the sensitive panaxonal marker anti-PGP9.5 demonstrated significant reduction in intraepidermal fibers in sensory neuropathies. This simple and repeatable technique is a reliable method for quantitation of small cutaneous sensory fibers. In addition, skin biopsies may be useful in assessing the course and spatial distribution of involvement in peripheral nerve disease.
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