ISSN:
1432-0533
Keywords:
Key words Interferon-α
;
Neuropathy
;
Hepatitis C
;
HLA-DR antigens
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 44-year-old man developed a peripheral neuropathy during treatment with interferon-α for chronic hepatitis C. The onset was insidious, beginning symmetrically in the hands with paresthesia. Neurophysiological investigation revealed a predominantly sensory axonal neuropathy. A sural nerve biopsy confirmed primary axonal damage. Immunofluorescence studies showed increased expression of HLA-DR molecules prevalently on Schwann cells of non-myelin-forming type.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004010050740