A Case of Podophyllin Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Author:
Sang Soo LEE
1
;
Jae Kyu RHO
;
Kang Woo LEE
;
Choong Kun HA
;
Sang Bok LEE
;
Ho Jin MYUNG
;
Je G CHI
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Seoul National University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Adult;
Biopsy;
Extremities;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Nausea;
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases*;
Podophyllin*;
Sensation;
Sural Nerve;
Vomiting
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1989;7(1):89-94
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Podophyllin is known as a neurotoxin, We recently observed a 34-year-old woman with podophyllin induced peripheral neuropathy. She was treated with topical podophyllin for perianal multiple condyloma acuminata. One day after application, she complained of G-I symptoms ( abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), followed by tingling sensation on all extremities. We confirmed peripheral neuropathy with electrophysiologic study and sural nerve biopsy. She has improved on follow-up.
