Radiation induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Radiation induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP). This usually follows treatment of breast cancer. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Epidemiology
- This usually follows treatment of breast cancer
Clinical features
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Investigations
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References
- Gosk J, Rutowski R, Reichert P, Rabczyński J. Radiation-induced brachial plexus neuropathy-aetiopathogenesis, risk factors, differential diagnostics, symptoms and treatment. Folia Neuropathol 2007; 45:26-30.
- Pradat PF, Maisonobe T, Psimaras D, et al. Radiation-induced neuropathies: collateral damage of improved cancer prognosis. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2012; 168:939-950.
- Delanian S, Lefaix JL, Pradat PF. Radiation-induced neuropathy in cancer survivors. Radiother Oncol 2012; 105:273-282.
