Peginterferon-alpha 2a related peripheral neuropathy: A case report and review of the literature
Autor: | Amalia Ghergu, Alexandra Oprisan, Cristina Mitu, Sorana Popescu, Oana Morari |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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Zdroj: | Romanian Journal of Neurology, Vol 16, Iss 3, Pp 119-122 (2017) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1843-8148 2069-6094 |
DOI: | 10.37897/RJN.2017.3.7 |
Popis: | We report the case of a 46-year-old female with chronic hepatitis C virus infection who developed paresthesia and weakness of face and upper and lower extremities nine months after administration of peginterferon-alpha 2a. Considering her clinical evolution, neurological examination and nerve conduction studies, she was diagnosed with multifocal motor neuropathy related to peginterferon-alpha treatment. The patient recovered after use of intravenous immunoglobulins. From our knowledge there is no data in the literature about multifocal motor neuropathy related to peginterferon-alpha treatment. Doctors should be aware of this rare association, which requires immediate drug discontinuation and early management. |
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