Clinical and electrophysiological evaluation of patients with thalidomide-induced neuropathy

Kocer B., Sucak G., Kuruoglu R., Aki Z., Haznedar R., Erdogmus N. I.

ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA, cilt.109, sa.2, ss.120-126, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 109 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA NEUROLOGICA BELGICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.120-126
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Thalidomide neuropathy, cumulative dose, neurotoxicity, electrophysiological findings, multiple myeloma, MULTIPLE-MYELOMA, NEUROTOXICITY, THERAPY, LONG
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Whether thalidomide induces a sensory ganglionopathy or a length-dependent axonal neuropathy is disputed. Moreover no agreement exists concerning the effects of thalidomide dosage on the clinical and electro-physiological findings.