An unusual differential diagnosis of suspected deep vein thrombosis

Abstract

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired neuropathy with a wide range of clinical presentations and a variable clinical course. We describe a case of CIDP presenting initially as unilateral thigh pain. This case highlights the difficulties in diagnosis of CIDP, and the differentiation between CIDP and Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (Guillian-Barré Syndrome).