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, vol.109, pp.120-6, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 109
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: Acta neurologica Belgica
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.120-6
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.