Browsing Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet by Author "Løseth, Sissel"

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    • Accuracy of neuropathic pain measurements in patients with symptoms of polyneuropathy: validation of painDETECT, Self-Completed Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs, and Douleur Neuropathique 4 

      Dunker, Øystein; Grotle, Margreth; Kvaløy, Marie Bu; Uglem, Martin; Løseth, Sissel; Hjelland, Ina Elen; Kleggetveit, Inge Petter; Allen, Sara Maria; Vigeland, Maria Dehli; Killingmo, Rikke Munk; Sand, Trond; Nilsen, Kristian Bernhard (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-10)
      Pain is a common symptom in patients referred to polyneuropathy assessment. Diagnostic evaluation and choice of treatment may depend on whether the pain is likely to be neuropathic or not. This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of 3 tools commonly used to differentiate between neuropathic and nonneuropathic pain. To accomplish this, we included patients with bilateral distal lower ...

    • Kennedy disease in two sisters with biallelic CAG expansions of the androgen receptor gene 

      Müller, Kai Ivar; Nilssen, Øivind; Nebuchenykh, Maria; Løseth, Sissel; Jonsrud, Christoffer; Hoem, Gry; Van Ghelue, Marijke; Arntzen, Kjell Arne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-19)
      We present a retrospective 21-year follow-up of two sisters with X-linked biallelic CAG expansions in the androgen receptor (AR) gene causing Kennedy disease. Two sisters inherited CAG expansions from their mother who was a carrier and their father who had Kennedy disease. Genetic testing revealed alleles comprising 43/45, and 43/43 CAG repeats in the younger and older sister, respectively. They ...

    • Small and large fiber neuropathy in adults with Myotonic dystrophy type 1 

      Solbakken, Gro; Løseth, Sissel; Frich, Jan; Dietrichs, Espen; Ørstavik, Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-05)
      Introduction: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is an inherited neuromuscular disorder that affects multiple organs. In this study, we investigated symptoms of pain and presence of small and large fiber neuropathy in the juvenile and adult form of DM1.<p> <p>Method: Twenty genetically verified DM1 patients were included. Pain was assessed, and neurological examination and investigations of ...