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Rev. bras. neurol ; 54(3): 35-38, jul.-ago. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-948100

ABSTRACT

Statins are frequently prescribed in clinical practice for their proven efficacy in prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Despite the recognized beneficial effects of this class of drugs, in recent years, many studies published in medical literature have shown a wide range of adverse effects as a consequence of this therapy, including the risk of peripheral neuropathy. The purpose of this article is to report a case in which clinical features consistent with multiple mononeuropathy probably secondary to use of pravastatin were observed. The case report is followed by a review of the relevant literature.


As estatinas são frequentemente prescritas na prática clínica por sua comprovada eficácia na prevenção de doenças cardiovasculares e cérebrovasculares. Apesar dos reconhecidos efeitos benéficos dessa classe medicamentosa, nos últimos anos, diversos estudos publicados na literatura médica vem evidenciando uma ampla variedade de efeitos colaterais como consequência desta terapia, incluindo o risco de neuropatias periféricas. O objetivo deste artigo é relatar um caso no qual foram observadas manifestações clínicas compatíveis com o diagnóstico de mononeuropatia múltipla sensitiva, provavelmente secundária ao uso de pravastatina. O relato de caso é acompanhando de uma revisão de dados pertinentes da literatura.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pravastatin/adverse effects , Pravastatin/therapeutic use , Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/adverse effects , Mononeuropathies/diagnosis , Mononeuropathies/chemically induced , Paresthesia/etiology , Review Literature as Topic , Hyperesthesia
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Rev. bras. ginecol. obstet ; 31(7): 361-366, jul. 2009. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-528524

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: identificar a alteração de sensibilidade no trajeto do nervo intercostobraquial utilizando um estesiômetro e observar a repetição das medições efetuadas com esse aparelho. MÉTODOS: foi aplicado o estesiômetro de Semmes-Weinstein para a avaliação da sensibilidade no trajeto do nervo intercostobraquial. Participaram desse estudo 94 mulheres divididas em dois grupos: Grupo CA, composto por 47 mulheres submetidas à linfonodenectomia axilar por câncer de mama, e grupo comparativo, composto por 47 mulheres sem câncer de mama e que não foram submetidas a qualquer tipo de cirurgia nas axilas. Em cada participante, foram realizadas anamnese e aplicação do estesiômetro duas vezes consecutivas. As respostas ao teste com estesiômetro do Grupo Controle foram utilizadas como valores de referência de normalidade. RESULTADOS: a prevalência de alteração de sensibilidade, no Grupo CA, foi de 85,1 por cento, com base nas repostas do Grupo Controle. Foi confirmada a repetição na aplicação do estesiômetro no Grupo CA por meio do teste de Kappa (p=0,8). CONCLUSÕES: na amostra desse estudo, as alterações de sensibilidade tiveram alta prevalência; as avaliações efetuadas com o uso do estesiômetro apresentaram repetição e, por isto, considerou-se o equipamento confiável para avaliação da sensibilidade no trajeto do nervo intercostobraquial.


PURPOSE: to identify sensitivity alteration in the intercostal brachial nerve pathway using an extensiometer, and to observe the measurement reproducibility of the apparatus. METHODS: the Semmes-Weinstein extensiometer was used to evaluate the sensitivity along the intercostal brachial nerve pathway. Ninety-four women have participated in the study, divided into two groups: a CA Group composed of 47 women submitted to breast cancer axillary lymphadenectomy, and a comparative group composed of 47 women without breast cancer, who had not been submitted to any kind of axillary surgery. Each participant underwent anamnesis and two consecutive applications of the extensiometer. The Control Group responses to the extensiometer test were used as normality reference values. RESULTS: based on Control Group responses, the prevalence of sensitivity changes was 85.1 percent in the CA Group. Reproducibility of the extensiometer application was confirmed in the CA Group through the Kappa's test (p=0.8). CONCLUSIONS: in this studied sample, sensitivity alterations had high prevalence; evaluations made with the extensiometer were reproducible, and thus we consider the equipment reliable to evaluate sensitivity along the intercostal brachial nerve pathway.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Arm/innervation , Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Lymph Node Excision/adverse effects , Mononeuropathies/diagnosis , Touch , Axilla , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies
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DMJ-Dohuk Medical Journal. 2007; 1 (1): 58-68
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-82180

ABSTRACT

This study was carried out to assess the electroneurophysiological findings and associated entrapment mononeuropathies in cases of carpal tunnel syndrome [C.T.S.]. One hundred and fifty patients [122 females and 28 males] with clinical suspicion of C.T.S. were included in the study. A questionnaire containing all important information was completed for each case. Nerve conduction study for median nerves and other peripheral nerves was performed according to criteria of Hull Royal Infirmary, using computerized EMG machine. About 80% of referred cases were in the age range of 21-50 years and 70% of them had symptoms for less than 2 years, 120 [80%] of referred cases showed positive C.T.S., 108 [72%] of positive cases had right C.T.S. whereas 44% had left C.T.S. The most common associated entrapment mononeuropathies were right and/or left ulnar tunnel syndrome [U.T.S.]. All those with right U.T.S. were right handed, in addition to that 7% of right handed patients had left U.T.S. Entrapment of other peripheral nerves were also reported but at different rates. Parasthesia / numbness of hand [s] was the major presenting symptom and 58% of positive cases had symptoms other than those of C.T.S.. Out of 99 positive females, 79 were housewives and 33% of positive males were building constructors. Major peripheral nerves are liable to compression in some points along their course. Many occupations may affect more than one peripheral nerve, rendering them vulnerable to entrapment. When performing Nerve Conduction Studies [N.C.S.] for suspected cases with C.T.S., it is important to do N.C.S. for other nerves to confirm or exclude their entrapment


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Neural Conduction , Surveys and Questionnaires , Electromyography , Mononeuropathies/diagnosis , Association , Nerve Compression Syndromes
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 62(2b): 540-542, jun. 2004. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-362225

ABSTRACT

Polineuropatia induzida por estatina é assunto vigente na literatura médica. Relatamos um possível caso de mononeuropatia múltipla induzida pelo uso de sinvastatina em um homem de 63 anos, em uso de sinvastatina. Após o diagnóstico de dislipidemia, iniciou fraqueza e parestesia assimétrica em membros. O estudo eletromiográfico mostrou alterações compatíveis com mononeuropatia múltipla. As causas mais comuns de mononeuropatia múltipla foram descartadas com a realização de exames complementares pertinentes. O paciente melhorou com a descontinuação da sinvastatina.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/adverse effects , Mononeuropathies/chemically induced , Simvastatin/adverse effects , Mononeuropathies/diagnosis
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 59(2A): 270-271, June 2001. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-288634

ABSTRACT

O acometimento neurológico no curso da granulomatose de Wegener atinge 15-50 por cento dos pacientes, porém como sintomatologia inicial näo é comentado na literatura. Relatamos o caso de uma paciente com mononeurite múltipla secundária a granulomatose de Wegener, enfocando os aspectos de antecipaçäo do quadro neurológico em relaçäo aos sintomas sistêmicos, a contribuiçäo diagnóstica da biópsia do nervo sural e a boa evoluçäo do quadro neurológico


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis/complications , Mononeuropathies/etiology , Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis/diagnosis , Mononeuropathies/diagnosis , Mononeuropathies/pathology , Sural Nerve/pathology
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