Radiotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (PN)
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Radiotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (PN). This develops at least 90 days after completion of treatment. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Onset features
- This develops at least 90 days after completion of treatment
- The median is after 1- 4 years
- It may take up to 30 years to develop
Causes
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Radiation-induced brachial plexopathy (RIBP)
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Radiation-induced cranial neuropathies
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Radiation-induced mononeuropathies
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Other radiation-induced neuropathies
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Grading
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Electromyogram (EMG): features
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Other investigations
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References
- Antoine JC, Camdessanche JP. Peripheral nervous system involvement in patients with cancer. Lancet Neurol 2007; 6:75-86.
- Delanian S, Lefaix JL, Pradat PF. Radiation-induced neuropathy in cancer survivors. Radiother Oncol 2012; 105:273-282.
- Vasic L. Radiation-induced peripheral neuropathies: etiopathogenesis, risk factors, differential diagnostics, symptoms and treatment. Arch Oncol 2007; 15:81-84.
