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[Cis-platinum-induced peripheral neuropathy. One case (author's transl)]
La Nouvelle Presse Medicale
|April 3, 1982
Summary
Peripheral neuropathy, a rare side effect of cis-platinum chemotherapy, can cause sensory issues like pain and numbness. This axonal degeneration complication is important to recognize due to the drug
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Cis-platinum is a widely used chemotherapy agent, particularly for various cancers.
- Peripheral neuropathy is a known potential adverse effect of several chemotherapeutic agents.
Observation:
- A case study detailing peripheral neuropathy developing secondary to cis-platinum treatment.
- The patient presented with predominantly sensory disturbances, including paresthesias, pain, and sensory ataxia.
Findings:
- Electrophysiological studies and biopsies indicated axonal degeneration as the primary pathological mechanism.
- The observed sensory deficits are directly attributable to nerve fiber damage caused by cis-platinum.
Implications:
- This case highlights an exceptional but significant complication of cis-platinum therapy.
- Increased awareness of this neurotoxic effect is crucial given the expanding use of cis-platinum, especially in treating genital cancers.