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Mononeuritis in acute viral hepatitis.

G Pelletier, D Elghozi, C Trépo

    Digestion
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Mononeuritis, a nerve complication, rarely occurs in acute viral hepatitis A or B. This condition typically begins suddenly in the early stages of viral hepatitis and can last a long time.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Hepatology

    Background:

    • Acute viral hepatitis A and B are common infectious diseases.
    • Neurological complications of viral hepatitis are infrequently reported.
    • Mononeuritis is a focal neurological deficit affecting a single nerve.

    Observation:

    • This study reports on four adult patients who developed mononeuritis during acute viral hepatitis A or B.
    • The neurological complication affected either a cranial nerve or a peripheral nerve in the limb.
    • The onset of mononeuritis was typically sudden and occurred early in the course of the hepatitis.

    Findings:

    • Mononeuritis is a rare complication of acute viral hepatitis A and B.
    • The complication usually presents in the early phase of the illness.
    • The onset is often abrupt, and the condition may have a prolonged course.
    • Vasculitis leading to ischemia is a potential cause of mononeuritis in this context.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider viral hepatitis as a potential cause of mononeuritis, especially in the early stages.
    • Early diagnosis and management of viral hepatitis may help prevent or mitigate neurological complications.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathophysiology and optimal treatment strategies for mononeuritis associated with viral hepatitis.

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