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[Peripheral neuropathy in cancer].

A Storstein1, C Vedeler, D C Johannesen

  • 1Nevrologisk avdeling, Haukeland Sykehus 5021 Bergen. anette.storstein@haukeland.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|July 28, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Neuropathy is common in cancer patients, stemming from cancer itself, its treatment, or metastasis. Early detection of cancer-related neuropathy, especially paraneoplastic types, can significantly improve patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Oncology

Context:

  • Neuropathy frequently occurs in cancer patients, presenting diagnostic challenges.
  • Distinguishing neuropathy causes (metastasis, recurrence, treatment effects) is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach to neuropathy in cancer patients.
  • To highlight the significance of paraneoplastic neuropathies in early cancer detection.

Summary:

  • Clinical, radiological, and neurophysiological methods aid in diagnosing neuropathy causes.
  • Peripheral neuropathy can be an early, sometimes preceding, sign of occult cancer.
  • Prompt cancer detection in paraneoplastic cases improves oncological prognosis.

Impact:

  • Facilitates timely cancer diagnosis and treatment, potentially altering prognosis.

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  • Guides symptomatic management and rehabilitation for distressing neuropathic symptoms.