Radiotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (PN)
Evidence-based neurology checklist on radiotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (pn): Onset features This develops at least 90 days after completion of treatment The median is after 1- 4 years It may take up to 30 years to develop Causes Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP)…
Onset features
- This develops at least 90 days after completion of treatment
- The median is after 1- 4 years
- It may take up to 30 years to develop
Causes
Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP)
Radiation-induced cranial neuropathies
Radiation-induced mononeuropathies
Other radiation-induced neuropathies
Grading
Electromyogram (EMG): features
Other investigations
References
- Antoine JC, Camdessanche JP. Peripheral nervous system involvement in patients with cancer. Lancet Neurol 2007; 6:75-86.
- Delanian S, Lefaix JL, Pradat PF. Radiation-induced neuropathy in cancer survivors. Radiother Oncol 2012; 105:273-282.
- Vasic L. Radiation-induced peripheral neuropathies: etiopathogenesis, risk factors, differential diagnostics, symptoms and treatment. Arch Oncol 2007; 15:81-84.
