Mononeuropathy Multiplex in a Patient with Chronic Active Hepatitis B.
- Author:
Tai Seung NAM
1
;
Seung Han LEE
;
Man Seok PARK
;
Kang Ho CHOI
;
Joon Tae KIM
;
Seong Min CHOI
;
Byeong Chae KIM
;
Myeong Kyu KIM
;
Ki Hyun CHO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: chronic hepatitis B; mononeuropathy multiplex
- MeSH: Adult; Diagnosis, Differential; Hepatitis; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis B virus; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Hepatitis, Chronic; Humans; Mononeuropathies; Peripheral Nerves; Prednisone; Serologic Tests
- From:Journal of Clinical Neurology 2010;6(3):156-158
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mononeuropathy multiplex is a rare complication during the course of chronic he-patitis B, despite various neuropathies following acute hepatitis B having been reported previously. CASE REPORT: A 30-year-old man presented with sensorimotor symptoms in multiple peripheral nerves. The serological tests for hepatitis were consistent with chronic active hepatitis B. After treatment with oral prednisone combined with an antiviral agent, the sensory and motor symptoms improved and hepatitis B virus replication was reduced. CONCLUSIONS: We suggest that chronic immune-mediated neuropathy associated with hepatitis B virus infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with hepatitis B.
