Interest of Electroneuromyography in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Neuropathy in the Neurology Department of the Ignace Deen National Hospital

Background: Peripheral nerve involvement during disease states is extremely common and remains a major cause of disability. The aim of our study was to determine the role of electroneuromyography (ENMG) in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy. A Methods: We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study over a period of three (3) months at the neurosensory functional exploration unit of the neurology department of the Ignace Deen national hospital. Results: ENMG was performed in 104 patients; 62 men (60%) and 42 women (40%), i.e. a sex ratio of 1.5. The mean age was 50 ± 16 years. ENMG results were pathological in the majority of our patients (93.3%). Axonal damage was the most common type of neuropathy (85.6%). Truncal involvement was found in 88.7% of patients. The external popliteal sciatic nerve (EPS) and internal popliteal sciatic nerve (IPS) were the most affected, with 76.3% and 47.4% respectively. The most common diagnosis was multiple mononeuropathy (47.4%), followed by polyneuropathy (32%). Conclusion: A long-term study of other aspects of electroneuromyography would allow better exploration of the different types of peripheral neuropathy.